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After 27 years in P&G finance and first-hand franchise ownership, I write about the facts behind franchise investing so you can make confident, data-driven decisions.


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The Hidden Conflict in franchise brokering

When you're evaluating a franchise opportunity, it's common to come across someone who offers to "help you for free." They're often called franchise consultants or brokers…But here’s what most people don’t realize:

Franchise brokers are almost always paid by the franchisor.

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