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Investigating a Franchise Opportunity – How a Little Detective Work and the Law can Help

by Moderator on 05-28-2009 07:48 AM - last edited on 06-01-2009 04:04 PM

How do you know when you’ve found the right franchise for you? Well, you'll need to do some detective work. The franchise sector is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and, in light of this, the government provides some useful resources and advice designed to help prospective franchisees evaluate and buy a franchise, while avoiding common scams. Here is a summary of what the law requires to help you assess a franchise opportunity, as well as steps you can take yourself to assess a franchise opportunity: Read more...

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