What are the red flags to look out for in the financial performance representation section of a franchise disclosure document?
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What are the red flags to look out for in the financial performance representation section of a franchise disclosure document?
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FTC Franchise Rule Item 19 financial performance representations substantiation outlets basis exclusions written substantiation 2026Google ↗
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FTC Franchise Rule Item 19 financial performance representations substantiation outlets basis exclusions written substantiation 2026 Google ↗
- Federal Trade Commission § 436.5 · govinfo.gov
- § 436.5 16 CFR Ch. I (1–1–25 Edition) (s) Item 1 · govinfo.gov
- Federal Trade Commission § 436.9 · govinfo.gov
- A Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise · ftc.gov
- Franchise Fundamentals: Considering, calculating, and consulting · consumer.ftc.gov
- Amended Franchise Rule FAQ's · ftc.gov
- Substantiation of Financial Performance Representations · ftc.gov
- 16 CFR § 436.9 - Additional prohibitions. | Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) | US Law · law.cornell.edu