Buying a franchise: watch out for obligations to open more outlets
A franchise agreement may require you to open additional outlets. Find out how to check the timetable, expansion terms and consequences of delays.
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When buying a franchise, you may be planning to run a single outlet but signing up to build an entire local network. An obligation to open more outlets may be tucked away in an appendix, a development plan or the terms governing the allocation of your territory. Growing together is a natural goal within a franchise network, but it should not mean having to invest regardless of how your first outlet performs. Before signing, make sure you distinguish between the option to expand your business and an enforceable obligation to do so.
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