California | Business Law
Legal Question
Franchise obligations
I am involved in a business where I pay ''royalties'' for operating using a ''system of teaching''
I believe it meets the three guidelines which make it a franchise.
I however have never had any of the benefits of purchasing a franchise. I only pay royalties.
The ''franchisor'' shy's away from the word franchise.
The franchisor has since passed away. I believe the contract was written as a personal agreement. His son has now taken over and is bullying the franchisee's to siphon monies in other ways than the ''royalties''
I own my business but the son acts as if he owns it. He demands that I do business in ways I believe are unethical.
If this is a franchise, what responsibilities does the franchisor have to the franchisee?
What recourse do I have?
Can I just walk away, although I may be in physical danger for doing so. He is very threatening and I believe him to be capable of terrible things.
How can I protect myself.
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