The Latest on “Junk Fees” for Restaurants: CA’s SB 478 & 1524/FTC’s Staff Guidance on “Undisclosed Fees Imposed on Franchisees”

Rapidly evolving regulation around the use of “junk fees” by restaurant operators and franchisors requires businesses to change many current practices. The June passing of SB 1524 altered the “junk fee” landscape for California foodservice operators. Nationally, on July 12, the FTC issued Staff Guidance pertaining the “unlawfulness of undisclosed fees imposed on franchisees.”

The session will cover:

• The latest in developments around SB 1524 and what it means for restaurant/food service operators

• The FTC Staff Guidance on “Junk Fees” and what it means for franchisors

• Risk mitigation strategies and considerations for restaurants, food service operators and franchisors