Which part/phrase in the passage hints at a disadvantage that Gary suffers as a franchisee?

Gary entered a franchise contract with a manufacturing company a year back.

He has to sell the company's products under its trademark. He
has been learning the company's management techniques as per the contract.

He cannot pitch new ideas to his franchisor since the contract
restricts his creativity and independence.

He has to pay royalties and a small percentage of his sales revenue to the franchisor every month.