California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 5.5 — Franchise RelationsArticle 3 — TerminationSection 20020
Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, no franchisor may terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term, except for good cause. Except as provided in Section 20021, good cause shall be limited to the failure of the franchisee to substantially comply with the lawful requirements imposed upon the franchisee by the franchise agreement after being given notice at least 60 days in advance of the termination and a reasonable opportunity, which in no event shall be less than 60 days from the date of the notice of noncompliance, to cure the failure. The period to exercise the right to cure shall not exceed 75 days unless there is a separate agreement between the franchisor and franchisee to extend the time.
Notes
Prohibits a franchisor from terminating a franchise before its term expires except for good cause, generally limited to substantial noncompliance with lawful franchise-agreement requirements after at least 60 days' advance notice and at least 60 days to cure. Limits the cure period to 75 days unless franchisor and franchisee separately agree to extend it, subject to the chapter's stated exceptions.
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