Sample Franchise Disclosure Document – Table of Contents Example

Table of Contents

Item		Page
1.	The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates	1
2.	Business Experience	3
3.	Litigation	4
4.	Bankruptcy	6
5.	Initial Fees	7
6.	Other Fees	10
7.	Estimated Initial Investment	11
8.	Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services	12
9.	Franchisee’s Obligations	15
10.	Financing	17
20.	Franchisor’s Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training	19
21.	Territory	25
22.	Trademarks	27
23.	Patents, Copyrights, and Proprietary Information	29
24.	Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business	30
25.	Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell	32
26.	Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution	36
27.	Public Figures	40
28.	Financial Performance Representations	40
29.	Outlets and Franchisee Information	44
30.	Financial Statements	47
31.	Contracts	52
32.	Receipts	54
Exhibits
A.	Belmont Franchise Agreement	55
B.	Belmont Lease of Premises	70
C.	USA Credit Corp. Equipment Lease	75
D.	Belmont Equipment Purchase Note	77
E.	Belmont Initial Fee Loan Agreement	80
F.	Belmont Operating Manual Table of Contents	83
G.	Belmont Confidentiality and Noncompete Agreement for Outlet Managers	93
H.	Belmont Noncompete Agreement for Franchisee Shareholders	95
I.	Belmont Guarantee of Performance for Franchisee Shareholders	97
J.	Belmont Mufflers Audited Financial Statements for 2005, 2006, and 2007	100
K.	Richard McDonald Audited Financial Statements for 2005, 2006, and 2007	130
L.	CTF International Audited Financial Statements for 2005, 2006, and 2007	145
M.	CTF International Guarantee of Performance	175
N.	Receipt	176

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