Ugh this is so frustrating, I totally get why you're considering legal action. The fact that they literally showed you proof from other brands and then can't deliver the same results is pretty damning. I've seen this exact situation play out with a few franchise owners I know. The marketing restrictions are the killer. you're basically stuck with their underperforming vendor while your competitors who have full control over their marketing are eating your lunch. Since you mentioned the other owners in your brand aren't even using the franchisor's digital advertising anymore, that's actually really valuable intel. Have you tried connecting with those owners to see what they're doing instead? They might have found workarounds or gotten permission for alternative approaches that could work for you too. For the immediate term while you're fighting this out, a few things that might help generate some quick wins: \- Local partnerships and referral programs (doesn't require their permission usually) \- Getting really aggressive about asking every interaction for reviews, even if it's just consultations \- LinkedIn outreach if your service is B2B focused \- Community involvement and local PR I actually help companies with lead generation through content marketing (I'm one of the organizers at OGTool), and I've seen situations where franchise restrictions force owners to get creative with organic approaches. Sometimes those end up working better than the paid stuff anyway. The legal route is probably worth pursuing given the misrepresentation, but in the meantime you gotta keep the lights on. What type of business is it? Might have some specific ideas based on the industry. Really hope you can get permission to bring in your own marketing team soon. Being handcuffed to an underperforming vendor when you're trying to launch is brutal.