Franchise Fundamentals: Considering, calculating, and consulting
You think a franchise may be for you. You can’t wait to cut that ribbon and get your business up and running. But to avoid a false start, it makes sense to spend more time in the starting block. This post – the fourth in the FTC’s Franchise Fundamental series – covers key steps to take before you’re off to the races: 1) carefully evaluating critical documents that may (or may not) be attached to the Franchise Disclosure Document; 2) scrutinizing the financial performance representations included in the Franchise Disclosure Document; and 3) and running through every detail of the deal with an...