# Franchisers, the lowest of the low. (Long)

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [February 20, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/franchisers-the-lowest-of-the-low-long/959839 "2022-02-20T20:54:48Z")\
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There are times when the franchisor nixes a sale because the selling price is too high, claiming that the purchaser cannot earn back their investment.

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