The GSFOA Legal Trust Fund, established with help from the AAFD, is designed to protect franchisees’ interests by encouraging Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) to collaborate with GSFOA before implementing changes to that are costly or potentially harmful to franchisees’ businesses. These include new policies, tools, fees, or procedures that could negatively impact franchisees’ businesses and are not clearly outlined in current Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). The fund provides the resources necessary to pursue legal action if needed, while ideally promoting consultation and transparency between GSL and GSFOA members before disputes arise.