Franchise Due Diligence Intelligence
Know your franchise before you sign.
Most franchise buyers rely on a 300-page legal document written by the franchisor's lawyers. We provide plain-English analysis of fees, obligations, red flags, and unit economics — with no franchisor funding.
Independent · Buyer-aligned · No franchisor advertising
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Brands Analyzed
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FDD-Sourced
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Categories
Apr 2026
Data Verified
How It Works
Franchise diligence in three steps
We analyze the FDD
Every franchise has a 200–400 page Franchise Disclosure Document. We read every line and translate it into a plain-English breakdown — fees, obligations, restrictions, and fine print.
We interpret the numbers
We break down Item 19 revenue data, Item 20 unit churn, fee structures, and contract terms into plain-English diligence insight. Where a field is estimated rather than FDD-verified, we label it clearly.
You decide with confidence
Red flags surfaced, benchmarks compared, and diligence priorities clarified. Everything you need to negotiate smarter — or walk away informed.
See What an Analysis Looks Like
Real diligence output — from a government-filed FDD
This is a live preview of a Franchisel brand profile. Rotates daily.
Wingstop
Food & Beverage · 2,204 units · 2025 FDD
66
Core Diligence
Item 19 Avg Revenue
$2,138,111
2025 FDD · subset
Investment Range
$298,200 – $1,013,500
Item 7 — initial investment
Red Flags
None detected
Items 3, 12, 20 — checked
Gov-filed · State regulatory filing
Open full analysisEstablished Systems
Established franchise systems with FDD data
Ranked by total active units — large, established systems with government-filed FDD data on record.
U-Haul
Business Services
America's largest moving equipment and storage network since 1945.
Subway
Food & Beverage
FDD data sourced from 2025 WI DFI filing (file #638763)
McDonald's
Food & Beverage
World's largest QSR system — 2025 WI DFI FDD (file #638437)
RE/MAX
Real Estate
The world's most productive real estate network — Above the Crowd.
Dunkin'
Food & Beverage
FDD data sourced from 2026 WI DFI filing (file #640454)
HR Block
Business Services
FDD data sourced from 2025 WI DFI filing (file #)
Recently Updated Profiles
Recently updated brand profiles
Profiles updated when new FDD filings are processed. Data sourced directly from government-filed documents.
Ivybrook Academy
Childcare & Education
Half-day preschool franchise · 2025 FDD recovered with vision OCR (file #637976)
Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta
Food & Beverage
Pan-style pizza — WI DFI filing #638785
Chick-fil-A (License Program)
Food & Beverage
Production-quality deep extraction — License Program FDD (WI DFI filing #638216), 330 pages, 20 output files, post-regression score 100%
McDonald's
Food & Beverage
World's largest QSR system — 2025 WI DFI FDD (file #638437)
Chick-fil-A
Food & Beverage
Operator franchise program — WI DFI filing #638219
Burger King
Food & Beverage
Production-quality FDD extraction — WI DFI filing 637918
Multi-Year FDD Data
Filing Year Changes
Brands where we have multi-year FDD data — see what changed between filings.
Head-to-Head
Brand comparisons backed by data
McDonald's
62
Jersey Mike's
61
McDonald's offers higher revenue potential but requires 3-5x the investment. Jersey Mike's provides better ROI relative to investment size.
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Chick-fil-A
64
McDonald's
62
Fundamentally different models. Chick-fil-A's $10K operator model is unmatched but you don't own the business. McDonald's requires $1.4M+ but you build equity.
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$100K–$575K
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$150K–$400K
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$50K–$5M
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64 brands
$150K–$1M
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Red Flag Intelligence
What we catch that franchisors don't tell you
Buried in hundreds of pages of legal language are the details that can make or break your investment. We surface them.
Hidden Fee Escalation
Technology fees, marketing fund increases, and required vendor purchases that inflate your ongoing costs well beyond the royalty rate.
Unit Closure Trends
High turnover rates and accelerating closures that suggest franchisees are failing — data the franchisor won't volunteer in a sales pitch.
Litigation Patterns
Recurring lawsuits from franchisees — especially around earnings misrepresentation, territory encroachment, and unfair termination.
Missing Item 19
Item 19 is voluntary. When a franchisor does not file one, we flag it as a data gap — not a verdict on the business. Absence removes a data point buyers rely on; it does not confirm poor performance.
Territory Encroachment
Weak territory protections that allow the franchisor to open competing units — or sell online — inside your designated area.
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Free Tools
Run the numbers before you talk to a franchisor
Free, independent tools to help you evaluate franchise economics. No signup required.
FDD Financial Calculator
FreeModel your own assumptions using any franchise's fee structure. Enter your revenue target and cost inputs to see illustrated break-even, payback period, and cash-on-cash scenarios. All outputs are assumption-based — not FDD-reported results.
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FDD Due Diligence Guides
Free8 independent guides covering how to read an FDD, what Item 19 really means, how to spot litigation red flags, territorial protection, and a 50-question due diligence checklist.
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Due Diligence Reports
Know what you're buying before you sign
Every report is independently researched. No franchisor influence, no affiliate commissions, no conflicts of interest.
Standard Report
- Plain-English FDD summary
- Fee structure breakdown
- Red flags identified
- Litigation summary
- Unit growth/churn analysis
- Territory analysis
Premium Report
- Everything in Standard
- Item 19 financial analysis
- Category benchmarks & comparison
- Year-over-year FDD changes
- Contract red-flag summary
- Franchisee interview prep questions
Executive Report
- Everything in Premium
- Lender-ready diligence pack
- Attorney-ready memo format
- Investment scenario modeling
- Comparable brand recommendations
- 30-minute expert consultation
Data Integrity
Our commitment to franchise buyers
Sourced from Public Filings
FDD-verified data is extracted directly from state-filed Franchise Disclosure Documents and labeled with the source year. Data not yet extracted from a primary FDD is labeled estimated or secondary — never mixed in silently.
No Franchisor Influence
We don't accept advertising, sponsorships, or referral fees from franchisors. Our revenue comes from reports purchased by buyers.
Community-Reported Labels
Performance data tagged as community-reported is always clearly labeled. You know exactly where every number comes from.
Independent Verification
Community submissions are verified against Item 20 unit counts and public filings. Unverified data is flagged accordingly.