When $3$ elements are present in a business offering, a franchise will be found to legally exist whether the owner calls it a franchise or tries to avoid franchise regulations by calling it something else, such as joint venture. Which of the following is NOT one of the $3$ elements?

Question $7$ options:

a$)$

significant control or assistance provided

b$)$

use of a trademark, logo$,$ business name

c$)$

$$an employment relationship

d$)$

a required payment which is an initial payment and then ongoing royalties and other fees