Decoding the FDD

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Jul 13, 2024

Love reading dense legal documents? No? Don’t worry, here’s how to break down the most important one in franchising…

The Nitty Gritty: The FDD has vital info on fees, territory rights, franchisor obligations, and more.

Litigation Check: Dig into the franchisor’s legal history and any disputes with franchisees.

Financials Exposed: See how much franchisees typically earn (and spend) in the system.

The FDD isn’t exactly a beach read, but it holds the clues on whether the franchise is a good deal. So, please take the time to devour it.

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