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Forced Arbitration in Franchises: How American Hose Pro’s FAIRchise Is Different

When exploring franchise opportunities in industries like hydraulic hose repair, it’s important to understand the implications of forced arbitration. Many traditional franchises include arbitration clauses, forcing franchisees to resolve disputes privately rather than in court. While this benefits franchisors, it can limit franchisees’ ability to protect their rights.

In the hose and fittings markets, franchisees often face restrictive agreements that include forced arbitration, non-competes, and NDAs, making them feel more like employees than business owners. However, American Hose Pro takes a different approach with its FAIRchise model.

American Hose Pro does not offer a traditional hose franchise, but a FAIRchise—a model designed to give you the tools to succeed without locking you into unfair legal obligations. With American Hose Pro, there are no forced arbitration clauses, no non-competes, and no NDAs. You maintain full control of your business, your customer relationships, and your ability to grow.

Our FAIRchise model ensures you get the support of a structured system without the heavy-handed rules that franchises typically impose. Plus, you keep more of your profits since we don’t charge ongoing royalties based on labor—you simply buy the hoses and fittings from us. This allows you to operate your business on your own terms while still benefiting from the support of a national brand.

If you’re considering a mobile hose service business, choose a FAIRchise, not a franchise. American Hose Pro helps you build your business without restrictive clauses, giving you true ownership and freedom to succeed.