![Have the proper capital to invest to build a franchise system that lasts. “When you build a franchise system, there are a lot of hidden costs you may not be aware of,” he says. “You have to be able to have the right people, the right amount of capital to put into your marketing program and legal costs related to your FDD [Franchise Disclosure Document].” The FDD is a legal document which is presented to prospective buyers of franchises in the pre-sale disclosure.](http://cdn4.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/09/Money-ladder-620x480-90x100.jpg "Money-ladder-620x480")
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