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Financial services franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
7 financial services franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motto Mortgage | 4 | $55,700 – $244,750 | High |
| 2 | H&R Block | 3 | $34,080 – $158,750 | High |
| 3 | ATAX (Unit) · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $59,150 – $89,000 | High |
| 4 | Charles Schwab · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $103,605 – $221,705 | Medium |
| 5 | Liberty Tax Service - Unit · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $49,700 – $71,400 | Medium |
| 6 | We Insure · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $59,916 – $137,887 | Medium |
| 7 | Jackson Hewitt Tax Service · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $71,050 – $105,000 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against financial services peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.