Regulator

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 2 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.

Also known as DFPI

Rohit Chopra
KC Mohseni

Restaurants

California fines The Kickin' Crab for selling unregistered franchises

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has fined a California-based seafood chain $120,000 for selling franchises without the proper registration or documentation.

By Restaurant Business· Restaurant Business· October 1, 2026

Fast casual

California franchise regulators turn up the heat

Early last week, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) sent out a press release on a weeks-old action against the fast-casual barbecue franchise Dickey’s.

By Restaurant Business· Restaurant Business· September 9, 2026