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Franchisors should have at least 2 direct stores and have been operating for more than 1 years.

the franchisor shall, within 15 days from the date of first concluding the franchise contract, file with the competent commercial department in accordance with the regulations. Engaged in franchise activities within the scope of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, it shall be filed with the competent commercial departments of the local people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government; Those who engage in franchising activities across provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall file with the competent department of commerce of the State Council.

It can be seen that the filing of commercial franchising is a mandatory provision of the law. Franchised enterprises (that is, enterprises that attract investment by means of franchise chain) will face administrative punishment from the competent commercial authorities if they fail to file. Then, what materials do enterprises need to provide for the record of commercial franchise? According to the law, the following materials shall be submitted to the competent commercial department for the record of franchising:

(1) Basic information of commercial franchising.

(2) Distribution of all franchisees' stores in China.

(3) the franchisor's market plan.

(4) a copy of the business license of the enterprise as a legal person or other qualification certificates of the subject.

(5) photocopies of registration certificates of trademark rights, patents and other business resources related to franchise activities.

(6) certification documents issued by the municipal competent commercial department with districts that conform to the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 7 of the Regulations; If the direct store is located overseas, the franchisor shall provide the business certificate of the direct store (including Chinese translation), which shall be notarized by the local notary office and certified by the local embassy or consulate of China.

a franchisor who has engaged in franchise activities before may 1, 2117 does not apply to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, but should submit the first franchise contract concluded between the franchisor and the franchisee in China.

(7) sample franchise contract.

(8) Catalogue of franchise operation manuals (the number of pages of each chapter and the total number of pages of the manuals shall be indicated, and the estimated number of printed pages shall be provided if such manuals are provided on the internal network of the franchise system).

(9) For products and services that can be franchised only after approval according to national laws and regulations, the approval documents of relevant competent authorities shall be submitted.

(11) Franchisor's commitment signed and sealed by the legal representative.