{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"31008","citation":"Corp. Code, § 31008","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. SECURITIES [25000. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW [31000. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS [31000. - 31020.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5/part-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 562, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Area franchise” means any franchise between a franchisor and a franchisee whereby the franchisee is granted the right to operate more than one unit within a specified geographical area.</p>","text":"“Area franchise” means any franchise between a franchisor and a franchisee whereby the franchisee is granted the right to operate more than one unit within a specified geographical area.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/definitions-31008","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}