Concerns hospitality franchise agreements.

This bill expands protections for hospitality franchise owners in New Jersey. It clarifies that hospitality franchises are considered merchandise under consumer protection laws and prohibits franchisors from engaging in certain practices, such as imposing unreasonable relocation costs, receiving undisclosed vendor rebates, or unfairly restricting franchisees' business operations. These changes aim to create a fairer operating environment for hospitality franchisees within the state.

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