Number: RS20511 Title: FAIR CONDUCT IN FRANCHISE SALES: H.R. 3308, 106TH CONGRESS Authors: Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division Abstract: Franchising is a contractual method for marketing and distributing the goods and services of a company through a network of distributors. Critics of the current franchising system believe that the franchiser has an unfair advantage in dealing with the often smaller and more dependent franchisee. In the 106th Congress, Congressman Coble has introduced H.R. 3308 as an attempt to level the playing field. Pages: 4 Date: Updated March 22, 2000