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Franchisee Bill of Rights
Claudia2024-11-18T14:56:00-08:00The Franchisee Bill of Rights stands as a cornerstone document to empower and protect franchise owners. This invaluable resource spells out the fundamental rights that every franchisee should be equipped with when entering into a franchise agreement. Whether you’re a current franchisee navigating the complexities of the business or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to make informed decisions, downloading the Franchisee Bill of Rights is a vital step toward safeguarding your interests and ensuring a balanced franchise relationship.
AAFD Fair Franchising Standards
Claudia2024-11-18T13:57:35-08:00AAFD Fair Franchising Standards by Fair Franchising Standards Committee (Author), Robert L Purvin Jr. (Editor), Peter L Hanson (Editor), Richard L Rosen (Editor), Keith J Kanouse (Introduction) Over many years the AAFD has promulgated over 140 Fair Franchising Standards and commentary to give guidance to fair and balanced franchise agreements and relationships. The AAFD Fair Franchising Standards are now published in both print and Kindle editions and are available worldwide from the AAFD and at Amazon.com. The mission of the AAFD FAIR FRANCHISING STANDARDS Committee is to develop standards relating to various business and legal aspects of the franchisor/franchisee relationship so that a more equitable franchise agreement becomes the standard for the franchise community and which balances ...
The Franchise Fraud: How To Protect Yourself Before And After You Invest
Claudia2024-11-18T14:01:57-08:00Author: Robert L Purvin Jr. Chair and CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Practiced Franchise Law for 35 years, and is a Certified Franchise Law Specialist in California. Description Accounting for one-third of retail sales in the U.S., the franchising industry promises great opportunities for reduced-risk business ownership. But buyer beware! The industry is rife with fraud and abuse, and too often the real story of franchising in America is one of broken promises and shattered dreams. And the saddest part of all is that victims of franchise fraud rarely have any effective recourse. Most laws designed to protect franchisees effectively shield franchisors from liability, while the rights of franchisees and licensees are ...