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The NJ Franchise Practices Act and the Legacy of 'Instructional Systems'

The New Jersey Franchise Practices Act is a powerful tool for those businesses that qualify for its protections. Under the NJFPA, a franchisor cannot terminate a franchisee without good cause, even where doing so would be perfectly acceptable under the parties' contract. The NJFPA also prohibits a franchisor from imposing "unreasonable standards of performance" on a franchisee.

9 minute read February 29, 2016 at 11:00 PM
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Marisa Rauchway Sverdlov
The NJ Franchise Practices Act and the Legacy of 'Instructional Systems'

The New Jersey Franchise Practices Act, N.J.S.A. 56:10-1, et seq. (NJFPA) is a powerful tool for those businesses that qualify for its protections. Under the NJFPA, a franchisor cannot terminate a franchisee without good cause, even where doing so would be perfectly acceptable under the parties' contract.

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