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Required State License(s):
To sell franchises in Michigan, you should mail a letter to the Michigan Attorney General indicating your interest in selling franchises in Michigan. Include the name of the franchiser, Doing Business As (DBAs) that are used, the principal business address, and type of business.
Contact the Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, Franchise Registration; (517) 335-7567.
For additional information and basic facts about Franchises, you may order an additional publication called Evaluating Franchise Opportunities from the Small Business Administration at (313) 226-6075.
Revised: 4/2005