While purchasing a franchise can be seen as a way for an individual entrepreneur to realize his “American Dream,” a prospective franchise owner should nevertheless conduct a thorough pre-acquisition due diligence before signing on the dotted line. The risk involved with becoming a franchise owner can be managed (or even avoided) by adhering to five best practices when researching a potential franchise.

• Read the Franchise Disclosure Document and Relevant Agreements.

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