Franchise Intelligence Blog
Guides, insights, and the thinking behind how we evaluate franchise investments.
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The Business
The Money
Your Playbook
The Risks
The Contract
Franchise Fee
Litigation
Territory
Obligations
Ad Fund
Termination
Training
Transfer
Insurance
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Audit
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Dispute
Disclosure
Vendor
Build-out
Equipment
Renewal
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Royalties
Non-compete
Earnings
Arbitration
Trademark
Working Capital
Bankruptcy
Exclusive
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Due Diligence
Financial Statements
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Encroachment
SBA Loan
FTC
Gross Revenue
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Discovery Day
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Franchise Agreement
Multi-unit
Compliance
Featured
Franchise Due Diligence Guide
How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
A complete guide to understanding all 23 items in a Franchise Disclosure Document: what to look for, what to question, and how to use the FDD to protect your investment.
Mike Mazza
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12 min read
Product Guide
Understanding The Money Stop
What FranVantage's financial tools show you: sources & uses, fee impact, proforma P&L, KPI dashboard, and scenario planning. How to use them and where your input matters most.
Mike Mazza
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10 min read
Franchise Due Diligence Guide
Can You Use ChatGPT to Analyze an FDD?
You can paste an FDD into a chatbot, but should you rely on it? What a general AI can and can't do with a Franchise Disclosure Document, and how to analyze one safely.
Mike Mazza
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6 min read