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Need advice: franchise agreement hidden fees

Started by another_throwaway_15 · May 16, 2025 · 2,528 views · 5 replies
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another_throwaway_15 OP

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

franchise agreement hidden fees. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 12 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $108,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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another_throwaway_15

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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desperate_times_etc_10

I've dealt with this before.

Escalating actually worked for me/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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fine_print_reader_9

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

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

LB
legally_bland_10

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

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

AJ
average_joe_8

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.