Terms of use

These terms apply to anyone using TrueFranchiseCost. By using the site, you agree to them. They are written to be read, so they are short.

1. Information, not advice

Everything here is general information about what franchisors disclose. It is not financial, legal, tax or investment advice, and it isn’t a recommendation to buy or avoid any franchise. Decisions you make are your own. Read the disclaimer before relying on any figure.

2. Where the figures come from

Figures are taken from Franchise Disclosure Documents filed with U.S. state regulators. They are the franchisor’s own statements and estimates, as of the FDD’s issue date shown on each page. We don’t audit them, and a newer FDD may have different figures.

3. Calculators

The calculators do arithmetic on the numbers you enter or load. Their results are estimates that depend entirely on those inputs and the assumptions stated on each calculator. They are not quotes, forecasts or loan offers.

4. Accuracy and corrections

We compare figures with their source pages and correct errors when we find them. Some published pages are marked provisional because source review is incomplete or the FDD has an unresolved conflict. We cannot promise that everything is complete, current or free of mistakes. If you find an error, please tell us.

5. Using our work

You’re welcome to quote our figures, analysis and charts in articles, research, presentations and conversations, including in answers from search engines and AI assistants, as long as you name TrueFranchiseCost and link to the page you used. Please don’t copy pages or the dataset wholesale, or republish them as your own. For larger uses, email team@truefranchisecost.com.

6. Trademarks and franchisors’ documents

Brand names and logos belong to their owners and are used only to identify the franchise being described. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or paid by any franchisor. FDDs are the franchisors’ documents; we quote and summarize them for research and comment, and link to the public filing.

7. Links to other sites

We link to regulators, the FTC and other sources so you can check our work. We don’t control those sites and aren’t responsible for their content.

8. No warranty

The site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, to the extent the law allows.

9. Limitation of liability

To the extent the law allows, TrueFranchiseCost and the people who run it are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or your reliance on its content, including decisions to buy, finance or operate a franchise.

10. Changes

We may update these terms. The date at the top shows the latest version, and continuing to use the site means you accept it.

11. Contact

Questions about these terms: contact@truefranchisecost.com.