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?
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
I've dealt with this before.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
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.
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.