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Indemnification Clause Issues — franchise agreement hidden fees

Started by RetiredLawyer_FL · Mar 7, 2025 · 799 views · 17 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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RetiredLawyer_FL OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

franchise agreement hidden fees. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 16 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $75,000.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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need_help_employee_advice

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

JC
just_curious_contractor_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

CP
ContractLaw_Priya Attorney

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under UCC Article 2, a material breach.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

EA
EstatePlanner_AZ

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

TD
throwaway_driver_OH

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

NH
need_help_trader_WA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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AgentBroker_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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seeking_advice_driver_advice

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

FT
first_time_freelancer_OH

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

DS
DevOps_Seattle

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

IG
InsuranceGuy_FL

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

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

IG
InsuranceGuy_FL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

CA
ConsumerAdvocate

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

WW
worried_worker_OH

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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