Item 19 Financial Performance Representation

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

If you find a franchise that interests you and you want to learn more about that brand, you first need to confirm if the franchisor publishes an Item 19. This item is referred to in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) as the Financial Performance Representation (FPR.)  The FPR is important because it shows the financial history of earnings and profits for the franchisees in the system.  Read More

State Franchise Agencies

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Currently, there are 14 states that maintain Franchise Laws that require franchisors to give pre-sale disclosure to potential franchise investors.  Read More

Franchise Associations

Thursday, November 27, 2008

American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Read More