An FTC Broken Windows & Minor Cheats Policing Approach Is the Sensible Path to Franchise Sales Compliance
By Joe Caruso The Problem: Minor Cheats Have Become the Norm In today’s hyper-competitive franchise recruitment environment, the lines of legality and ethical conduct are increasingly blurred. Minor cheats, especially in the form of unlawful Item 19 FPRs (Earnings Claims), have moved from occasional infractions to systemic practices. Franchise sellers, including franchisors, brokers, and Franchise…