The Real Fix for Franchising Starts With You
Franchising is not the problem. Fraud is. And fraud thrives in the dark.
Bad franchisors will always exist. Some concepts are launched without infrastructure, without unit economics, and without any intention of supporting franchisees after the check clears. But none of that works if franchisees are informed.
Franchise Reality Check™ was never about decrying franchising or pushing legislation. My mission is simple: to educate franchisees before they sign.
Legislation like the Franchisee Freedom Act or state-by-state private rights of action may offer relief once you’ve been defrauded, but by then, the financial and emotional toll can be devastating. The only way to shift the odds in favor of franchisees is to stop fraud at the gate, and that means understanding what you are signing.
You should know:
What the Franchise Disclosure Document actually says
What the Franchise Agreement actually binds you to
What each exhibit means for your money, your time, and your legal rights
Franchise Reality Check™ is not an anti-franchise movement. It is an informed franchise movement.
When franchisees understand the risks before the signature, they can advocate for themselves, their families, their savings, and their futures.
The tides will not turn because lawmakers fix this industry. They will turn when franchisees do.
And it starts with education.
If you are a prospective franchisee and don’t know where to start, Franchise Reality Check™ can help. Whether you are reviewing an FDD, evaluating a brand’s claims, or simply trying to understand what questions to ask, you do not have to navigate it alone. Please feel free to reach out, we are here to help you make informed, confident decisions before you sign.
