I can't believe franchise agreement hidden fees is even legal

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Started by deskjockey_23 · Jan 24, 2025 · 356 views · 7 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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deskjockey_23 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

franchise agreement hidden fees. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 8 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $91,000.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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another_throwaway_15

Idk but i've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with teh appropriate government agency ngl.

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exhibit_a_hole_27

Honestly, i work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle 🤷.

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adulting_is_hard_12

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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hopeful_worker_96

+1 to this. Professional advice made all the difference for me.

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another_contractor_62

The statute of limitations varies by state and contract type. Check yours.

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quick_owner_37

I'd recommend having a contracts attorney review this. The initial consult is usually free.

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quick_contractor_15

This is really helpful information. Appreciate everyone's input.