What hidden startup costs are usually buried deep inside the item seven of a franchise disclosure document that I should watch out for?
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- 16 CFR § 436.5 - Disclosure items. | Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) | US Law · law.cornell.edu
- ITEM 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT · ftc.gov
- Franchise Fundamentals: Taking a deep dive into the Franchise Disclosure Document · ftc.gov
- Unreasonable Reliance—Defending a Claim for an Alleged Item 7 Misrepresentation · americanbar.org
- A Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise · search.ftc.gov