Wisconsin Franchise Law
Registration Status:
Franchise Registration State
Relevant State Franchise Law(s):
Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law. Also refer to the FTC Franchise Rule.
Relevant Registration Entity:
State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Useful Links:
State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Statutes relevant to Wisconsin franchise law:
Statute 553.01 - Titles and Definitions: Short Title
Statute 553.02 - Titles and Definitions: Definitions
Statute 53.21 - Registration of Franchises: Registration Requirement
Statute 553.22 - Registration of Franchises: Excluded Franchises
Statute 553.23 - Registration of Franchises: Private Franchisee and Subfranchisor Sales Exempted
Statute 553.235 - Registration of Franchises: Experienced Franchisee Exempt Transactions
Statute 553.24 - Registration of Franchises: Exemption Proceedings
Statute 553.25 - Registration of Franchises: Exemption by Division
Statute 553.26 - Registration of Franchises: Registration by Notification
Statute 553.28 - Registration of Franchises: Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Registrations
Statute 553.31 - Registration of Franchises: Amendment to Franchise Registration Statement
Statute 553.41 - Fraudulent and Prohibited Practices
Statute 553.51 - Enforcement and General Provisions: Civil Liability; Sale in Violation
Statute 553.52 - Enforcement and General Provisions: Criminal Penalties
Statute 553.54 - Enforcement and General Provisions: Injunctions
Statute 553.55 - Enforcement and General Provisions: Investigation and Subpoenas
Statute 553.56 - Enforcement and General Provision: Enforcement and Judicial Review
Statute 553.57 - Enforcement and General Provision: Enforcement of Criminal Penalties
Statute 553.58 - Enforcement and General Provision: Rules, Forms and Orders
Statute 553.59 - Enforcement and General Provision: Scope of Chapter
Statute 553.60 - Enforcement and General Provision: Miscellaneous Powers
Statute 553.605 - Enforcement and General Provision: Administrative Assessments; Investor Education
Statute 553.71 - Administration: Administration
Statute 553.72 - Administration: Fees and Expenses
Statute 553.73 - Administration: Service of Process
Statute 553.74 - Administration: Open Records; Publication
Statute 553.75 - Administration: Administrative Files and Opinions
Statute 553.76 - Administration: Waiver or Compliance Void
Statute 553.78 - Administration: Preemption
