I can't believe franchise agreement hidden fees is even legal

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I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

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 8 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $55,000.

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

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I've dealt with this before.

What trips people up most is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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Pro tip: if a company is violating your rights and you need legal help but can't afford it, check if any law school clinics in your area handle your type of case. Law students (supervised by licensed attorneys) provide free legal services and are often very thorough because they're learning.