Buying a Franchise: What to Review Before Signing the Agreement
10/4/20268min readByMohammed Abdulkarim
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The franchise decision starts before signing
Buying a franchise is not simply buying a familiar name. It is a commitment to an operating model, a contract, costs, restrictions, and an ongoing relationship with the franchisor. A serious review therefore starts before paying money or signing: do I understand what I am buying, what I will pay, and what I can actually operate?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) explains that franchising offers more guidance but less control than buying an existing business. It recommends reviewing the full landscape, including contracts, leases, cash flow, and inventory, before deciding.
Request and read the disclosure document
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explains that a prospective franchise buyer must receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) before signing or paying money, subject to the timing requirement in the U.S. Franchise Rule. The document contains 23 numbered items, so a marketing presentation or introductory call is not enough.
Create a reading table with the item number, what the document says, the open question, and the document or professional who needs to review it. Do not turn an unclear statement into an assumption.
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