Our AI analyzes all 23 items of your Franchise Disclosure Document against 50+ risk patterns built from real franchise failures. Red flags. Plain English. Specific questions to ask.
Hundreds of pages of legal language. Fee tables that hide escalation clauses. Territory definitions that sound protective but aren't. Here's what most buyers miss:
Technology fees, brand fund contributions, and mandatory vendor charges that can increase without limit. Your $250/month tech fee becomes $350 with 30 days notice. Then $500. No ceiling.
FDD estimates say $172K-$296K. Actual spend frequently exceeds $325K+ once leasehold improvements, architect fees, and real working capital needs are counted.
Required suppliers for bookkeeping ($400-$600/mo), software, insurance, and construction. You can't shop for better prices. The franchisor may have revenue-sharing deals with these vendors.
How many locations closed in the last 3 years? What's the turnover rate? The data is buried in Item 20 - and the franchisor is legally required to give you former franchisee contact info. Most buyers never ask.
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Each item in your FDD is scanned against risk patterns derived from real franchise failures and FTC enforcement data. Nothing gets skipped.
Every finding is color-coded by severity. Red means investigate immediately. Yellow means proceed with caution. Green means this area looks standard.
No legal jargon. Each finding is explained in language anyone can understand - what the clause actually means for your money and your rights.
Based on YOUR specific FDD findings, the analyzer generates targeted questions you should ask before signing. These are the questions that protect your investment.
A 0-100 score that factors in fee structure, territory protection, exit terms, franchisor financial health, and litigation history. One number that tells you where you stand.
Your franchise fees, royalty rates, territory terms, and financial projections are compared against industry norms. See exactly where your deal falls relative to standard franchise economics.
Based on the fee structure, territory terms, and financial data in your FDD, we estimate whether you'd be better off building an independent business in the same industry. A side-by-side comparison of the economics.
A comprehensive branded report you can save, print, share with your spouse, or hand to your attorney. This is the document you reference for weeks while making your decision.
Here's what a real Item 6 analysis looks like:
| DIY Review | AI FDD Analyzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to complete | 40-60 hours (full attorney due diligence) |
Under 15 minutes (initial risk assessment) |
| Red flag detection | What you happen to catch | 50+ risk patterns checked |
| Industry benchmarks | None unless you research | Built into every finding |
| Questions to ask | You're guessing | Tailored to your FDD |
| Downloadable report | Your own notes | Branded PDF for your records |
| Cost | Free (but what are you missing?) | $97 one-time |
You're about to invest $150K-$500K+ into a franchise. Spending $97 to understand what's actually in that FDD isn't caution - it's common sense.
Analyze My FDD - $97Important: This tool provides educational and operational analysis only. It is not a substitute for legal or financial advice. Always consult a qualified franchise attorney and CPA before making investment decisions.
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