Under the Franchising Code of Conduct, a franchisor must give a prospective franchisee a disclosure document at least 14 days before the franchise agreement is signed or any non-refundable payment is made. That document is meant to give you a genuine picture of the business you're buying into - past disputes, fees, and material facts that affect your decision.
In practice, disclosure documents vary widely in how complete they are. We review them against the franchisor's actual obligations and tell you plainly what's missing, what's been glossed over, and what to ask for before you sign.
