If an agreement still cannot be reached, I will hold onto my opinion but also encourage more reserved colleagues to voice their opinions while continuing to provide more data to support a solution.

It's paid to the franchise company in exchange for the continuing right to use the trademarks and operating system of the franchise during the term of your license agreement.

Continuing Representation. All the representations and warranties made by the Borrower in or in connection with this Agreement shall remain true and accurate in all material respects;