Glossary / General

franchise laws

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Each U.S. state has rules about how car companies can sell cars. These rules decide if a company must use regular dealerships or can sell straight to you.

Technical Definition

Franchise laws are state regulations that govern how car manufacturers can operate dealerships and sell vehicles. They determine whether a manufacturer must use franchised dealers or can sell directly.

Hear It Discussed

"...each state developed their own franchise laws around that."
Car Dealers Are DONE! Colorado Just SHOCKED The Auto Industry | Episode 989 CarEdge Live 04:54

"no no no i or i don't know how that works but the the franchise laws in different states there's we've talked about this before on the podcast the battle with um like people trying to be able to..."
"My Cars Are Investments, So I Barely Do Any Maintenance" SwitchCast 32:51

"Well, you know the franchise laws. I mean, that's the biggest reason. And I always say to people, who are the biggest supporters of politicians in state politics?"
Episode 257: CNBC Correspondent Phil LeBeau Cars & Culture with Jason Stein 26:27