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ever since she signed the contract she’s been in debt. She says in her Statement of Defence that it was impossible to meet the company’s profit projections.
VICKY BUNYAK: I’ve had to get like another
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Closing franchise outlets can be an expensive and difficult proposition, but keeping them open can also be financially onerous. Country Style had 10- to 15-year contracts with more than 100
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the training, obtains and distributes all the cleaning contracts, sells required supplies and insurance coverage and does all the billing and collections—services those with a native language other than
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on the whole to start an independent business.”
A good franchise lawyer can spot a scam artist by looking at the proposed contract.
“The more opportunity for exploitation by the franchisor, the more likely
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).
The hearing heard how franchising has evolved from an industry based on handshake agreements, trust and simple three-to-four page contracts to a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar industry with complex
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the best of the McDonald's ethos.
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Risks: 30 different programs of kickbacks, shelf allowances and inside money, Tied contracting, Must buy only through franchisor (tied
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only through franchisor (tied buying), Bankruptcies, several, Tied contracting, Fear of poverty, Happy serfs, Racketeering, Unfaithful servants, Dissident leaders, Gag order (confidentiality agreement
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of the tight controls they will face under complex contracts with franchise owners, says Stewart.
Many contracts, for example, require franchisees to buy inventory and supplies from the franchisor
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by franchisor, Gouging on rent and equipment, Gouging on supplies, Franchisee revolt, Loeb Franchise Association, Must buy only through franchisor (tied buying), Tied contracting, Renewal/refusal
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can’t talk freely, Deposit money not refunded, Fraud, Must buy only through franchisor (tied buying), No justice in legal system, Tied contracting, Outright scam, Police can’t/won't investigate losses
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