Terms of Use & Legal Disclaimer

Last updated: July 12, 2026.

These Terms of Use and Legal Disclaimer (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of FranchiseFeastand its content (the "Site"). Plain version first: we sell nothing, we advise nobody in particular, we are not connected to any brand we write about, and everything here is general information and our own editorial opinion, not professional advice. The full terms below explain the legal basis for that and limit our liability.

Acceptance of these terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, downloading anything from it, or subscribing to its emails, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our privacy policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site. We may update these Terms at any time; the "last updated" date changes when we do, and your continued use after a change means you accept the revised Terms.

Editorial opinion and general information only

Everything on the Site is published as general educational information, journalism, commentary, and the editorial opinion of FranchiseFeast. It is written for a general audience, not for you or your specific situation, and it reflects our analysis and viewpoint as of the date of publication. Statements of opinion are just that. Where we state facts, we source them and work to be accurate, but you should independently verify anything you intend to rely on. Reading the Site does not make us your adviser and does not substitute for advice from a qualified professional who knows your circumstances.

We are a publisher, not a broker, seller, or adviser

FranchiseFeast is an independent publisher. We are not a franchise broker, a franchise seller, a franchise consultant, or a financial, legal, tax, or investment adviser, and we are not registered as any of those. We do not offer, sell, award, or broker any franchise, we do not match you to specific franchise brands or negotiate on your behalf, and we take no compensation from any franchisor. We do have a referral arrangement with an independent franchise-development consultant: if you opt in on a signup form, we may refer you and receive a flat referral fee that does not depend on which franchise, if any, you choose. Our affiliate and referral disclosure andprivacy policy explain how that works and how to opt out. Nothing on this site is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any franchise, business, or security.

Not professional advice; no professional or attorney-client relationship

The content here is general information and our opinion, not advice. It is not legal, tax, financial, accounting, or investment advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from a professional retained by you. Your use of the Site, and any communication you send us, does not create an attorney-client, fiduciary, advisory, or other professional relationship between you and FranchiseFeast or anyone associated with it. Buying a franchise is a significant financial and legal decision that depends on facts specific to you.

Consult a licensed franchise attorney and an accountant

Before you rely on anything you read here, sign any franchise agreement or related document, or pay any money, you should review the current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and any agreement with a franchise attorney licensed in your state and a qualified accountant who can see your full situation. Only a professional you retain can advise you on your specific facts. We direct you to that professional review deliberately and repeatedly, because it is the step that actually protects you. See our editorial methodologyfor how we research and source what we publish.

No earnings claims or guarantees

FranchiseFeast makes no representation about how much money any franchise buyer will or could earn. Where we show revenue, average unit volume, EBITDA, margin, or similar figures, those are historical financial performance representations that a franchisor itself disclosed in Item 19 of its own Franchise Disclosure Document, or figures from other clearly cited sources. We report them as the franchisor's own past disclosures with attribution. They are not a projection, promise, or guarantee of the results you would achieve, and past results of other franchisees do not predict yours. Only the franchisor, in its current FDD, can make a financial performance representation about its own system.

Figures change; verify the current FDD

Franchise fees, royalty rates, investment ranges, unit counts, and performance figures come from public Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchisor disclosures, government sources, and reputable third-party trackers, each cited on the page where it appears. Franchisors refile their FDDs at least once a year, third-party trackers frequently disagree, and any figure can contain an error or become out of date. Treat every number here as a starting point to verify against the specific, current FDD a franchisor gives you, never as the final word.

Disclaimer of warranties ("as is")

THE SITE AND ALL OF ITS CONTENT, INCLUDING ARTICLES, GUIDES, CALCULATORS, TOOLS, TEMPLATES, DOWNLOADS, AND EMAILS, ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,FRANCHISEFEAST DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTY THAT THE CONTENT IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, CURRENT, RELIABLE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR SECURE. Any calculator or template on the Site produces results only from the inputs you provide and the assumptions you choose; it makes no prediction of your results. You are responsible for evaluating the accuracy and usefulness of any content before relying on it.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FRANCHISEFEAST, ITS OWNER, CONTRIBUTORS, AND ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH IT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT, OR ANY DECISION YOU MAKE OR ACTION YOU TAKE IN RELIANCE ON IT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so parts of this section may not apply to you, and nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, such as liability for fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

Assumption of risk and your own due diligence

You use the Site and act on its content at your own risk. Franchise buying and starting a business carry real risk, including the risk of losing your entire investment and more. You are solely responsible for your own due diligence and decisions, and for verifying every figure and claim with the current FDD and your own retained professionals before you commit money or sign anything. You assume all risk arising from your reliance on the Site.

Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmlessFranchiseFeast, its owner, and its contributors from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Site, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party, except to the extent the claim arises from our own fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

Third-party links and content

The Site links to and cites third-party websites, documents, and sources, including government pages, franchisor sites, and reputable trackers. Those links are provided for your convenience and for attribution. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of any third-party site, and a link is not an endorsement. Your use of any third-party site is governed by that site's own terms and policies, not ours.

Trademarks and no affiliation

Brand names, franchise names, product names, and logos referenced on this site are the property and trademarks of their respective owners. We use them only for identification, commentary, comparison, and education, which is nominative fair use. Their use here does not imply any affiliation, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or approval. FranchiseFeast is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or connected to Scooter's Coffee, 7 Brew, Dutch Bros, Biggby Coffee, Caribou Coffee, Dunkin', Starbucks, or any other franchisor, company, or brand mentioned. If you own a trademark and believe it has been used improperly, contact us and we will review it promptly.

Public companies and securities

Some companies we write about, including Dutch Bros and Starbucks, are publicly traded. Where we mention their share structure, store counts, or financial results, we are reporting neutral factual information drawn from their own public filings and earnings releases, cited on the page. None of it is investment research, a securities recommendation, or a prediction about any stock. Nothing on this site should be relied on to buy, sell, or hold any security. Consult a licensed investment professional for that.

Affiliate links and advertising

Some pages contain affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links, and the site may show advertising. If you buy through an affiliate link we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our recommendations, which are based on specifications and cited sources. Full details are in our affiliate and referral disclosure.

Intellectual property and use of our content

The Site and its content, including text, articles, guides, calculators, tools, templates, and design, are owned by FranchiseFeast or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws. We grant you a limited, personal, non-commercial license to view the Site and to print or download our templates and resources for your own franchise research. You may not scrape, republish, resell, or redistribute our content, or use it to train a model, without our prior written permission; brief quotation with attribution and a link is welcome. If you send us a correction or other feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it to improve the Site.

Governing law, venue, and general terms

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to their jurisdiction. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary and the rest will remain in full force. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of it. These Terms, together with our privacy policy and affiliate disclosure, are the entire agreement between you and FranchiseFeast regarding the Site.

Corrections and contact

Found an error, a stale figure, or a use of your brand you want reviewed? Tell us. We correct promptly and publicly. You can also reach us by mail at: FranchiseFeast, 31000 Lynx Lane, Prather, CA 93651.