Franchise Disclosure Documents

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The Role and Responsibilities of a Franchisee, Defined

The Yin to the Franchisor's Yang, franchisees are essential to the functionality of the business model.

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How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document

A Franchise Disclosure Document, with its piles of legalese, can be daunting. Here's how to read between the lines.

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The Anatomy Of A Franchise Disclosure Document

Here's a break down your most tedious -- and valuable -- franchise research tool so you understand the ins and outs before signing.

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How to Review a Franchise Disclosure Document in Less Than 10 Minutes

Determine if a franchise brand aligns with your goals by using this guide to quickly review critical sections of a franchise disclosure document in 10 minutes or less.

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I'm a Franchise Consultant -- These Are The 5 Franchise Warning Signs To Look Out For

What to look out for when researching a franchise opportunity.

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The Key to Understanding a Company's FDD

Thinking of investing? Check out these three critical sections of the franchise disclosure document first.

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Do Franchise Owners Have Sales Quotas? The Franchise King Explains.

You may have to hit your numbers.

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Franchisees Sue Papa Murphy's as Pizza Chain Prepares for IPO

More than 20 franchisees have accused Papa Murphy's of failing to release necessary information in franchise disclosure documents.

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3 Lessons Learned From a Decade in Franchising

An editor reflects on her 10 years covering the world of franchising.

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What to Consider Before Buying a Franchise

Franchise ownership isn't for everyone, nor is every opportunity a gold mine. Here's a shortlist of what you need to know.

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Five Questions to Ask Franchisees Before You Become One

When researching a franchise purchase, don't overlook your best source of information: current and former franchisees.

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Will I Make Money As a Franchisee?

You can't always bet on a franchise success, but you can put the odds in your favor.