Franchisor question builder
Answer a few questions about where you are and what worries you. Get a focused interview sheet for franchisor calls, plus validation questions for existing franchisees.
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Where to go from here
Take the sheet into your calls, write the answers down, and then pressure-test what you heard with a person who has no stake in the sale. The government sources below explain what franchisors are legally required to disclose.
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Official sources
Government resources
- A consumer's guide to buying a franchise
FTC.gov
The FTC's guide to franchise shopping, including what the Franchise Disclosure Document must tell you.
- The FTC Franchise Rule
FTC.gov
The federal rule that requires franchisors to give you a disclosure document before you pay or sign.
- Buy an existing business or franchise
SBA.gov
The SBA's plain-English overview of evaluating and buying a franchise, including due diligence basics.
- Free local business counseling
SBA.gov
Find no-cost advisors near you: Small Business Development Centers, SCORE chapters, and veteran business centers.
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