• Independent contractors and are not agents, employees, representatives, or other functionaries of the sellers of the respective business opportunities and franchises introduced to you.

• Independent contractors, engaged in the activity of introducing prospective business buyers to sellers of franchises and business opportunities.

• Paid a finder’s fee or commission by the seller if you elect to purchase a business from a company that was introduced by Franchise Hot Spot associates.

• Not checking the accuracy of the information provided by the seller, and they assumes no responsibility for the acts, errors, or omissions of the seller, or the outcome of any transaction.

• Not qualified to advise in any part of the purchase of a business opportunity.  You are urged to seek professional advice from a lawyer, accountant, or other qualified resource.

Please be advised that:

• Buying a business opportunity is a complicated investment.  Take your time to decide, and personally visit the headquarters of the company you elect to buy from and make informed, common sense decisions in all investment matters. 

• The Federal Trade Commission regulates the sale of franchises and business opportunities.  Contact the nearest office to you for information to assure yourself that any company you deal with is in full compliance with the law.

• Your state may also have laws regarding franchises and business opportunities.  Ask your state agencies about them.

• The Better Business Bureau is an excellent information source for potential business buyers.  Contact your local bureau as well as the bureau in the city of origin of the seller.  You alone are responsible for researching the seller.

I acknowledge receipt of this disclosure information. I clearly understand that Neil J Forrest and associates of Franchise Hot Spot have no standing or involvement in my transaction with any business opportunity seller.  I further agree to save and hold harmless that broker in any event regarding my ultimate business transaction and outcome with any sellers that are introduced to me by them. Neil J Forrest and associates of Franchise Hot Spot have made no verbal representations that contradict any portion of this disclosure. (Updated 09/27/2007)