Terms and Conditions


The Franchise Consulting Company (FCC)


Last Updated: 1/1/2026


Welcome to The Franchise Consulting Company (“FCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and communications.


By accessing our website or submitting your information, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.


1. Nature of Our Services

FCC is a consulting, marketing, and matching platform that connects individuals with franchise opportunities and related services.

We:

  • Introduce you to franchise brands and opportunities
  • Provide guidance through the discovery process
  • Facilitate introductions between you and third parties

We do not:

  • Sell franchises directly
  • Act as a franchisor
  • Guarantee outcomes or results


2. No Financial, Legal, or Investment Advice

All information provided by FCC—including website content, communications, and consultant interactions—is for informational purposes only.

FCC does not provide:

  • Financial advice
  • Legal advice
  • Investment advice

You are solely responsible for:

  • Conducting your own due diligence
  • Reviewing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
  • Consulting with qualified professionals before making any decision


3. Communications & Consent

By submitting your information through our website, forms, or consultations, you expressly consent to receive communications from FCC and its partners.

These may include:

  • Emails
  • Telephone calls (including prerecorded or AI-generated voice)
  • Text messages (SMS/MMS)
  • Automated and AI-powered outreach

These communications may be sent by:

  • FCC
  • FCC consultants
  • Franchise brands (franchisors)
  • Affiliated companies or partners

Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You may opt out at any time:

  • Email: click “unsubscribe”
  • Text: reply “STOP”
  • Email request: info@thefranchiseconsultingcompany.com


4. Telephone & Messaging Compliance

We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

By providing your phone number, you agree that FCC and its partners may contact you using:

  • Autodialed calls
  • Pre-recorded or AI-generated voice messages
  • Text messages

Message and data rates may apply.


5. Lead Sharing & Matching Platform

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • FCC operates as a lead generation and matching platform
  • Your information may be shared with multiple franchise brands, consultants, and partners
  • These parties may contact you directly regarding opportunities

FCC does not control:

  • The frequency of communications from third parties
  • The content of third-party communications

All interactions with third parties are solely between you and those parties.


6. No Guarantees or Endorsements

FCC does not:

  • Endorse any specific franchise or business opportunity
  • Guarantee the accuracy of information provided by third parties
  • Guarantee financial success or business outcomes

All business and investment decisions involve risk.


7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FCC and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of income or profits
  • Business losses
  • Investment losses
  • Decisions made based on information obtained through FCC

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to discontinue use of our services.


8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FCC, its affiliates, consultants, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your interactions with franchise brands or third parties
  • Your violation of these Terms


9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, and materials—is the property of FCC or its licensors.

You may not:

  • Reproduce
  • Distribute
  • Modify
  • Use for commercial purposes

Without prior written consent.


10. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Interfere with platform functionality
  • Use bots, scraping tools, or automation to extract data


11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

FCC is not responsible for:

  • Their content
  • Their accuracy
  • Their privacy practices


12. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be:

  • Collected and stored
  • Shared with franchise brands, consultants, and partners
  • Used in connection with automated and AI-driven communications


13. Arbitration & Class Action Waiver

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

You agree:

  • Not to participate in class actions
  • To resolve disputes individually


14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.


15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of those changes.


16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms:

📧 info@thefranchiseconsultingcompany.com