Video Part I: Updating the Franchise Disclosure Document- Identify and Articulating Initiatives

Published on: December 11, 2012 Author: Mary Beth Gettins Leave a comment

One of the first steps to updating the franchise document is identifying initiatives and reviewing the disclosure document for needed changes. This video reviews 4 considerations when identifying updates for the upcoming year. For a disclosure document update timeline see our infographic at: http://gettinslaw.com/franchise-disclosure-document-update-timeline-a-business-checklist/

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Video Part I: Updating the Franchise Disclosure Document- Identify and Articulating Initiatives

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