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Franchise costs, fees, financial performance and outlet figures come from official Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). Liquid-capital and net-worth requirements may come from a brand's official franchise website when the FDD does not state them; those sources are identified on the brand page. If you spot a discrepancy, wish to submit an updated regulatory filing, or have a research inquiry, reach our team below.
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Publication: TrueFranchiseCost
Founder & Lead Editor: Swet Parvadiya
Include a source link and PDF page number so we can investigate.
To help us audit and correct an error quickly, please provide:
- The page URL and the exact figure in question;
- The FDD cover details (brand name, year, and issuance date);
- The PDF viewer page number where the official filing states a different value.
Franchisors can submit updated FDDs or corrections at contact@truefranchisecost.com. We update pages from official regulatory filings, not marketing material. We do not accept payment to add, remove, or modify listings.
TrueFranchiseCost is an independent research publication. We do not provide personalized financial, legal, or investment advice. Prospective buyers should review the complete FDD with a licensed CPA and franchise attorney.
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Our editorial corrections & data challenge protocol
TrueFranchiseCost is committed to checking its records to official Franchise Disclosure Documents. Because commercial contracts, territory agreements, and fee structures carry significant legal and financial consequences for prospective buyers, we maintain a formal protocol for reviewing data corrections:
1. Direct filing review
Every reported discrepancy is audited directly against the official FDD PDF filed with state securities regulators (such as the Wisconsin DFI, California DFPI, or Minnesota CARDS). We do not accept press releases, marketing media kits, or verbal assertions from sales representatives. If you report an error, provide the specific state filing, issuance date, Item number, and PDF page.
2. Resolution and correction timeline
When an error is confirmed (such as a transcription typo or an uncaptured fee tier), we update the underlying dataset after source confirmation. The correction is logged in our public verification records, and the static page is rebuilt and redeployed with a dated note. If the franchisor's own printed tables disagree (for example, when Item 20 movement rows do not reconcile with the printed end total), we retain the printed figures and explicitly document the discrepancy in the item notes.
3. Franchisor submission of newer filings
Franchisors who issue an updated annual FDD or mid-year material amendment may submit their filing details to our research team at contact@truefranchisecost.com. Once our editors independently verify the new document against a state regulatory repository, the brand listing will be updated to reflect the newer issuance date, revised Item 7 startup costs, and updated Item 19 performance data.
4. Editorial independence & removal policy
TrueFranchiseCost publishes factual information derived from public regulatory filings. We do not accept payment to add, remove, promote, or alter the disclosures of any brand. All published analyses are strictly educational and non-promotional.