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# Josh Brown

Josh is a franchise attorney, lifestyle entrepreneur and podcaster that is passionate about helping Starters start right.  That means You!  My mission is to help people make smart purchases and otherwise find success in franchising! www.indyfranchiselaw.com

### 5 Things to Look For in Your Franchise Disclosure Document

July 18, 2016

So, you want to buy a franchise and you’ve narrowed your search down to a few exciting options. Now, the Franchise Disclosure Documents – or FDD’s – are starting to roll in and you’ve got to figure out what to do with them all. While this overwhelming pile of legal documents may seem intimidating at first, it is possible to decipher it all.

[Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/5-things-to-look-for-in-your-franchise-disclosure-document)

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### 3 Mistakes That Will Bankrupt Your Franchise

December 20, 2013

As a business owner you will make many mistakes. This is to be expected. If you are not making mistakes, learning, and moving forward; you are doing something wrong. Part of owning and building a successful business is trying things. Sometimes the things you will try fail. Buying a franchise is no exception. Even though you are buying a “proven business model”, there are still going to be many decisions that you will need to make on a daily basis that no system, no matter how fine-tuned, can adequately account for. Some will work. Some won’t. This is ok.

[Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/3-mistakes-that-will-bankrupt-your-franchise)

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