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FAQs - Answers

2. I’ve been defrauded in the purchase of a franchise- now what?

If you feel that you have been defrauded in the purchase of a franchise, it is important to contact an experienced franchise attorney that is well versed in franchise lawsuits to determine what options are available to you. An experienced franchise attorney, can help you determine what laws would be available to assist you in the recovery of your investment and/or damages. Significantly, a number of states have enacted franchise laws which prohibit the misrepresenting of material facts or the concealment of material facts in connection with the offer and sale of the franchise and permit private rights of action for violations. In addition, the federal trade commission has promulgated a number of franchise protections in the form of the franchise disclosure rule. While the federal franchise disclosure rule does not provide for a “private” right of action, many states have adopted consumer protection laws that allow a violation of the franchise disclosure rule to serve as a predicate for violation of that consumer protection law. Other states have permitted certain common law claims to be grounded in violations of the franchise disclosure law. In addition to statutory remedies, you may have claims for what are known as common law causes of action. These types of actions are generally known as: fraud, negligent misrepresentation, fraud by concealment or omission. As noted above in the breach of contract action, it is very important to examine your contract for statute of limitations issues. Franchisors often take the opportunity to insert very one- sided provisions in their franchise agreements that are designed to limit and/or eliminate any claims by the franchisees. Such provisions may include a drastic shortening of the otherwise applicable statute of limitations permissible. It is important for you to contact a franchise attorney immediately when you suspect that the franchisor has misrepresented information or concealed material information from you.