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CHAPTER 6 - FRANCHISES

With the proper guidance of the franchisor, a franchise can be very lucrative. However, you should exercise extreme caution. Do not rely on federal and state regulation alone. Never accept the terms of the franchise contract as being written in stone.

The Perils and Pitfalls of Franchises
A Franchise versus the Independent Business
A Franchisee's Checklist
The FTC Franchise Rule: Who's Covered and Who's Not
What Do State Franchise Laws Require?

Reprinted with permission from the Upstart Small Business Legal Guide by Robert Friedman

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