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Franchise Sales Disclaimer

Last updated: 14 May 2026

This website is operated by Franchise Growth & Development Ltd, trading as FGD.

FGD is a UK-based franchise development and advisory business. FGD works with selected brands, franchisors, franchise candidates, investors, operators, and strategic partners across multiple international markets.

This page sets out important information regarding franchise offers, franchise sales, investment information, territory availability, and regulatory compliance.

1. No offer to sell a franchise

Nothing on this website, in any downloadable material, email, presentation, advertisement, landing page, social media post, webinar, video, form, or communication from FGD is intended to constitute:

  • An offer to sell a franchise
  • A solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise
  • An offer of securities
  • Investment advice
  • Legal advice
  • Tax advice
  • Financial advice
  • A guarantee of business performance
  • A binding commitment by FGD or any brand represented by FGD

All information is provided for general business and introductory discussion purposes only.

A franchise may only be offered or sold in compliance with the laws and regulations of the applicable jurisdiction.

The Fransmart disclaimer uses a similar baseline position, stating that website information is not intended as an offer to sell or solicitation to buy a franchise. FGD should take the same position, but apply it internationally because FGD is UK-based and handles cross-border franchise activity.

2. Franchise laws vary by jurisdiction

Franchise laws differ by country, region, province, state, emirate, and local authority.

Some jurisdictions require specific franchise disclosure documents, registration, filings, cooling-off periods, language requirements, financial disclosures, relationship law compliance, or pre-sale notices before a franchise can be offered or sold.

These requirements may apply based on:

  • Where the prospective franchisee is located
  • Where the franchisor is located
  • Where the franchise business will operate
  • Where communications are received
  • Where meetings or negotiations take place
  • Where payments are made
  • Where agreements are signed

FGD does not represent that any franchise opportunity shown on this website is currently available, registered, approved, or authorised for sale in any particular jurisdiction.

3. Regulated franchise jurisdictions

Franchise regulation exists in a number of jurisdictions around the world.

These may include, but are not limited to:

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • China
  • France
  • Indonesia
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Vietnam
  • Certain Middle Eastern jurisdictions
  • Certain Latin American jurisdictions
  • Certain European Union member states

In the United States, franchise offers and sales may be regulated at both federal and state level.

Certain US states require franchise registration, notice filing, exemption filing, or other compliance steps before franchise offers or sales may occur.

These states may include, but are not limited to:

  • California
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • New York
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Fransmart’s disclaimer identifies a similar list of regulated countries and US registration states, including California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. FGD should avoid fixing its disclaimer to a static list only, because international franchise laws change and FGD operates across multiple markets.

4. No offer in restricted jurisdictions

If you are located in, resident in, receiving information in, or intend to operate a franchise in a jurisdiction that regulates the offer or sale of franchises, no franchise will be offered or sold to you unless and until the franchisor has complied with all applicable legal requirements.

This may include:

  • Providing a required franchise disclosure document
  • Filing or registering the franchise offering
  • Waiting until any required review period has expired
  • Providing documents in a required language
  • Making required financial or litigation disclosures
  • Obtaining local legal advice
  • Confirming exemption availability
  • Completing any other required local compliance step

Until those steps are completed, all communications are preliminary and non-binding.

5. US franchise sales disclaimer

For prospective franchisees in the United States:

This website is not a Franchise Disclosure Document.

A franchise may only be offered in the United States through a valid Franchise Disclosure Document issued by the relevant franchisor.

No franchise sale may occur unless the franchisor has complied with the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule and any applicable state franchise registration, filing, disclosure, or exemption requirements.

In certain US states, a franchise may not be offered or sold until the required registration has been made effective, an exemption applies, or the applicable regulatory process has been completed.

6. New York disclaimer

For residents of New York, persons receiving this information in New York, or persons intending to operate a franchise in New York:

A franchise offering can only be made through a prospectus or Franchise Disclosure Document that has been filed and registered with the New York Department of Law, where required.

The filing, registration, acceptance, or review of any franchise offering by the New York Department of Law does not constitute approval, recommendation, endorsement, or verification by the State of New York or the Attorney General of New York.

Fransmart includes a New York-specific disclaimer because New York treats franchise offerings as requiring particular care. FGD should include a New York clause whenever it may attract US prospects.

7. California disclaimer

For residents of California, persons receiving this information in California, or persons intending to operate a franchise in California:

This website has not been reviewed, approved, endorsed, or authorised by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation or any other California regulator.

Any franchise offering in California will only be made in compliance with applicable California franchise laws.

Fransmart’s disclaimer includes a California website review statement. FGD should use a more current and cautious version rather than relying on older agency wording.

8. International franchise sales

For prospective franchisees outside the United States:

Franchise laws, commercial agency laws, distribution laws, consumer protection laws, foreign investment laws, exchange control laws, tax laws, employment laws, competition laws, advertising laws, and data protection laws may apply.

Before entering into any franchise, master franchise, area development, licensing, joint venture, supply, or brand development arrangement, you should obtain independent legal, tax, financial, and commercial advice in the relevant jurisdiction.

FGD does not guarantee that any franchise model, fee structure, territory structure, supply model, training programme, or operating system will be lawful, enforceable, tax-efficient, or commercially suitable in every jurisdiction.

9. No earnings claim or financial guarantee

Any financial information, investment range, sales information, store count, development target, market estimate, margin estimate, return estimate, payback estimate, or performance example provided by FGD is for general discussion only unless contained in a formal disclosure document issued by the relevant franchisor.

You should not treat any information as:

  • A promise of revenue
  • A promise of profit
  • A guarantee of return
  • A guarantee of site-level performance
  • A guarantee of territory value
  • A guarantee of financing
  • A guarantee of resale value
  • A guarantee of business success

Actual results will depend on many factors, including:

  • Market conditions
  • Site selection
  • Lease terms
  • Capital structure
  • Local management
  • Labour costs
  • Food and supply costs
  • Competition
  • Brand awareness
  • Operating discipline
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Currency movement
  • Local taxes
  • Franchisee capability

Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

10. Territory and market availability

Any reference to a territory, country, city, region, development area, protected area, exclusive market, or target location is indicative only.

No territory is reserved, granted, protected, or made exclusive unless confirmed in a signed agreement with the relevant franchisor.

FGD and the brands it represents may decline, pause, withdraw, modify, or re-prioritise any market opportunity at any time.

Submitting an enquiry does not create any right to a territory, franchise, licence, development agreement, exclusivity, or priority position.

11. Candidate qualification

FGD and the brands it represents may assess prospective franchisees based on criteria that may include:

  • Operating experience
  • Restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit experience
  • Financial capability
  • Market knowledge
  • Development capacity
  • Cultural fit
  • Brand alignment
  • Reputation
  • Management team strength
  • Real estate capability
  • Supply chain capability
  • Ability to comply with brand standards

FGD and the relevant franchisor may decline any candidate at their discretion.

No explanation is required.

12. Third-party brand information

FGD may display or discuss information relating to third-party franchise brands.

Brand names, trademarks, logos, images, trade dress, menus, products, systems, operating methods, and intellectual property belong to their respective owners.

Information about any brand may change without notice.

FGD does not guarantee that all brand information shown on this website is complete, current, or applicable in every country or market.

13. No professional advice

Information provided by FGD does not replace independent advice.

Before making any franchise, investment, legal, tax, property, employment, operational, or financing decision, you should consult qualified professional advisers in the relevant jurisdiction.

You are responsible for your own due diligence.

14. No reliance

You should not rely solely on website content, emails, presentations, marketing materials, social media content, calls, or informal discussions when deciding whether to pursue a franchise opportunity.

Any binding rights or obligations will be set out only in signed legal agreements with the relevant franchisor or contracting party.

15. Compliance commitment

FGD is committed to responsible franchise development.

FGD expects its team members, partners, contractors, advisors, and brand representatives to comply with applicable franchise laws, disclosure rules, advertising rules, data protection requirements, anti-bribery laws, sanctions rules, and fair dealing obligations.

FGD will not knowingly support the unlawful offer or sale of a franchise.

16. Updates to this disclaimer

FGD may update this Franchise Sales Disclaimer from time to time.

The latest version will be available on this website.

17. Contact

For questions about this Franchise Sales Disclaimer, contact:

legal@fgd.li