Contract Interpretation Dispute: franchise agreement hidden fees

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Hypothetical question

On mobile so apologies for formatting. Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated....

franchise agreement hidden fees. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 12 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $120,000.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What trips people up most is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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The statute of limitations varies by state and contract type. Check yours.