Franchise validation call questions that get honest answers from existing franchisees, plus 3 to skip. The 8-15 call workflow experienced buyers use.
Is a franchise attorney FDD review worth $2,500? When to get one and the 8 contract terms a specialist catches that you won't on a 10-year agreement.
The franchise due diligence timeline experienced buyers run: a 6-week workflow, 40-60 hours, and the questions that decide go or no-go before you sign.
What is actually negotiable in a franchise agreement: personal guarantee caps and spousal carve-outs often move; the non-compete rarely does. A buyer map.
Franchise brokers earn 40-50% of your franchise fee from the franchisor. Here's how the commission conflict of interest works and how to protect yourself.
What to expect at a franchise Discovery Day, why it's a sales event, and how to handle the pressure: decline same-day closes and verify every claim.
Franchise resale due diligence: five checks buyers miss when buying an existing franchise unit, from the current fee stack to Item 20 repeat transfers.