Section 21149.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 21149.
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Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, the franchisor may not prohibit or prevent the sale, transfer, or assignment of the franchise to a corporation if both of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The franchisee has a controlling interest in the corporation. (b) The franchisee offers in writing to personally guarantee the corporation’s performance of its obligations under the franchise.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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