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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 87-401 (2026)

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The Legislature finds and declares that distribution and sales through franchise arrangements in the state vitally affect the general economy of the state, the public interest and public welfare. It is therefor necessary in the public interest to define the relationship and responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees in connection with franchise arrangements.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1981–2015 · leading case: McDonald's Corp. v. Markim, Inc., 306 N.W.2d 158 (Neb. 1981).
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McDonald's Corp. v. Markim, Inc., 306 N.W.2d 158 (Neb. 1981). · cites it 4× “In that motion McDonald's asked the court to decide the issues of (a) the meaning of paragraph 20 and the nature of the rights and obligations it created, and (b) the applicability of the Nebraska Franchise Practices Act, Neb.Rev. Stat. §§ 87-401 et seq. (Cum.Supp.”
Modern Comput. Sys., Inc. v. Modern Banking Sys., Inc. Modern Banking Sys. of S. Wisconsin, 871 F.2d 734 (8th Cir. 1989). “Although Nebraska has a franchise statute similar to that of Minnesota, see, Neb.Rev.Stat. § 87-401 et seq., section 87-403(1) provides that the Nebraska act only applies “to a franchise the performance of which contemplates or requires the franchise to establish or maintain a…”
Unlimited Opportunity v. Waadah, 290 Neb. 629 (Neb. 2015). · cites it 3× “13 Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 87-401 through 87-410 (Reissue 2014).”
McDonald's Corp. v. Nelson, 822 F. Supp. 597 (S.D. Iowa 1993). “10/1/80; operative 1/1/81); Nebraska Franchise Practices Act, Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 87-401 to 87-410 (1978); Arkansas Franchise Practices Act, §§ 4-72-201 et seq.”
Modern Comput. Sys., Inc. v. Modern Banking Sys., Inc. Modern Banking Sys. of S. Wisconsin, 858 F.2d 1339 (8th Cir. 1988). “Nebraska has a similar Franchise Practices Act, Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 87-401 et seq. (1987), but its coverage extends only to franchisees within the state of Nebraska.”
Regnev, Inc. v. Shasta Beverages, Inc., 337 N.W.2d 783 (Neb. 1983). · cites it 2× “The Franchise Practices Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 87-401 et seq. (Reissue 1981), does not exclude an unwritten agreement regarding a franchise.”
Consumers Int'l, Inc. v. SYSCO Corp., 951 P.2d 897 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1998). “; Nebraska Franchise Practices Act, Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 87-401 et seq.; New Jersey Franchise Practices Act, N.”
Mcartor v. Mobil Oil Corp., 324 N.W.2d 399 (Neb. 1982). · cites it 2× “Plaintiff argues that the adoption of the Nebraska Franchise Practices Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 87-401 et seq. (Reissue 1981), which became effective on July 22, 1978, evidences the prior existence of a public policy allowing franchises to be terminated only upon the existence of…”
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