In California, which department oversees franchise registration and review for Monicals Pizza?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
REQUIRES THAT A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE BE DELIVERED TOGETHER WITH THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT.
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- Section 31125 of the California Corporations Code requires us to give you a Disclosure Document, in a form containing the information that the commissioner may by rule or order require, before a solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.
You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043).
Neither the franchisor, any person or franchise broker in Item 2 of the Disclosure Document Disclosure Document is subject to any currently effective order of any national securities association or national securities exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78a et seq., suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange.
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- ITEM 17 of the Disclosure Document Disclosure Document is amended to add the following:
- The California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement or Area Development Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.
- The Franchise Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et seq.).
- The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete that extends beyond the term of the agreement. This provision might not be enforceable under California law.
- The Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement require litigation to be conducted in a court located outside of the State of California. This provision might not be enforceable for any cause of action arising under California law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Monicals Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit A lists the state administrator to whom violations of federal and state law should be reported. For California, the California Franchise Investment Law, Cal. Corp. Code §§31000-3516, and the California Franchise Relations Act, Cal. Bus. And Prof. Code §§20000-20043, are relevant to the franchise agreement.
Specifically, Section 31125 of the California Corporations Code mandates that Monicals Pizza provide a Disclosure Document with information required by the commissioner before soliciting any material modification to an existing franchise. Additionally, California Corporations Code §31512 states that a general release must be signed upon renewal or transfer of the franchise, and it voids any waiver of rights under the Franchise Investment Law.
While the specific department or commissioner is not explicitly named in the provided excerpts, the FDD indicates that the state administrator is the relevant authority for reporting violations and ensuring compliance with California franchise laws. A prospective franchisee should consult Exhibit A of the FDD to identify the exact name and contact information for the California state administrator responsible for franchise matters.