Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule: 16 CFR Part 436 - Governs franchise disclosure requirements and relationships between franchisors and franchisees at the federal level

UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing secured transactions, which are crucial for the collateral assignment structure and perfection of security interests

Federal Bankruptcy Laws: Regulations affecting the rights and priorities of secured parties in bankruptcy scenarios, including the treatment of assigned franchise agreements

Federal Antitrust Laws: Regulations ensuring the assignment doesn't create anti-competitive situations or violate market competition rules

State Franchise Laws: State-specific registration and disclosure requirements for franchise agreements and their assignments, varying by jurisdiction

State UCC Provisions: State-specific variations and implementations of the Uniform Commercial Code, particularly regarding secured transactions

State Security Interest Laws: State-specific regulations governing the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in franchise agreements

State Business Codes: State-specific business and commerce regulations affecting franchise operations and assignments

FTC Regulations: Additional Federal Trade Commission regulations beyond the Franchise Rule that may affect franchise assignments

State Franchise Regulatory Requirements: Specific requirements from state franchise regulatory agencies regarding assignments and security interests

SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules that may apply if the assignment involves securities or public companies

Contract Law Principles: General contract law principles governing assignment, delegation, and interpretation of agreements

Assignment and Delegation Rules: Legal principles governing the transfer of rights and obligations in franchise agreements

Security Interest Perfection Requirements: Specific steps and documentation required to properly perfect security interests in franchise agreements