As far as consumers were concerned, it was clearly essential to put in place legislation that would prevent suppliers from exploiting these situations. It appears, however, that Parliament equates and associates the perceived lack of bargaining power of franchisees with the inherently vulnerable position of consumers. Not only that, but also the protection of franchisees are, in some respects, even more extensive. Ricoh submitted that Wright-Moore was not a franchisee and that, therefore, Indiana`s franchise law did not apply. The term “franchise” is defined in the Indiana Franchise Act and is a contract within the meaning of the Indiana Franchise Act: “People who purchase a franchise often do not have the right to run their own business and buy it with pension or savings funds, which is why the purchase of a deductible is regulated by the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Franchise buyers are considered consumers in the CPA to protect them. When Consumer Protection Act 68 (CPA) was introduced in 2011, it was hailed as a delay in regulating franchise agreements. The perception was that this legislation would stimulate the business model of franchise agreements by creating the conditions for competition between franchisors and franchisees. However, almost two years later, the practical consequences of this legislation for those who wish to conclude such agreements are beginning to yield frustrating results. Current and future franchise agreements are largely influenced by the CPA and contractors must therefore be familiar with the Aumund and the operation of the CPA before entering into such an agreement. (c) regulating the commercial relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee, including the relationship between them with respect to the goods or services to be provided to the franchisee by the franchisor or an associated franchisor or a franchisor`s associated business.” The regulations provide, among other things, that a franchise agreement must contain the exact wording of S7 (2) of the Act, which provides that a franchisee may terminate a franchise agreement without charge or penalty within 10 business days of signing such a contract by communicating in writing to the franchisor. Franchisors must not only provide a disclosure document to a potential franchisee, but also a list of conditions that must be included in each franchise agreement.