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Buying a Franchise: 5 Keys to a Strong Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship

AllBusiness.com

There is a lot at stake on each side of the relationship: the franchisor is protecting its brand, and franchisees are protecting their investments and livelihoods. Carefully review all materials provided with an understanding that they will present a very positive picture of the business. Go on a site visit. Attend a discovery day.

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Franchisors Setting Prices – Tinkering with the rules of business?

MSA Worldwide

.” – John Quincy Adams In a sea of obligations to consistently operate their businesses to their franchisor’s brand standards, there has always been an island of independence that franchisees could point to – the price they charge to customers. Park & Sons Co (1911) and United States v. Then came State Oil Co.