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?
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied covenant of good faith years for this type of claim.
You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.
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.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I've dealt with this before.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
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.
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.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
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