1: You should be in contact with a regional agent, and the agent is not a real franchisee. He only enjoys the agency rights in some regions. You will not have any legal rights and obligations with the headquarters after joining.

2: Generally, franchisees provide technical support, and no one foolishly spends thousands of dollars just using the franchisee's trademark, not to mention that you don't even seem to have the right to use the trademark.

3: I suggest you find a formal franchisee as early as possible. The contract the agent intends to sign with you is too hasty. In the event of a dispute, you can't protect your interests.