People outside franchising don't understand that the franchisor is not the "boss" of the franchisees.

The franchisor, who does have considerable power because of the Franchise Agreement, cannot just tell their franchisees how to run their business.

In particular, the franchisor cannot simply require that the franchisees implement a sexual harrassment program that the franchisor favors.

Even US Sentators somtimes fails to understand.