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Disclaimers in Franchise Agreements are Licenses to Lie – Franchisees should “Run, Not Walk” Away from Them

Disclaimers in Franchise Agreements are Licenses to Lie – Franchisees should “Run, Not Walk” Away from Them

by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 20, 2016 | Agreements, Franchisees

Imagine being asked to sign a contract to make a major purchase, like a franchise, asking questions of the franchise seller, getting your questions answered, and making your decision to purchase based on the answers to your questions. Then you read the proposed...

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