# Contract management for franchise networks

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# Contract management for franchise networks

Manage franchise agreements, territory licenses, and FDD obligations in one place. Track royalty terms, renewal options, and non-compete clauses across your entire network.

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## Never let a contract slip through the cracks

Stay on top of every deadline, renewal, and obligation with powerful automation and AI-powered insights.

### Extract franchise terms automatically

Upload franchise agreements and Contracko pulls out royalty rates, territory definitions, renewal options, non-compete clauses, and fee schedules. Review new agreements or audit existing ones without manual work.

### One system for your entire network

Keep franchise agreements, area development contracts, FDDs, and supplier agreements organized by franchisee or region. Your whole team can access what they need instantly.

### Stay ahead of renewal deadlines

Get advance warnings before renewal notice windows close and term expiry dates arrive. Avoid losing franchisees or renegotiating under pressure.

## Common contract types

Store, track, and manage all your agreements in one centralized platform—no more scattered files or missed deadlines.

### Franchise agreements

Core agreements granting franchise rights for a territory, covering royalty rates, term, renewal options, and operational standards.

### Franchise disclosure documents

FDDs and related disclosure obligations with delivery timelines and acknowledgment requirements.

### Area development agreements

Multi-unit development contracts covering site development schedules, territory exclusivity, and performance milestones.

### Supplier and preferred vendor agreements

System-wide supplier contracts defining approved vendors, pricing programs, and compliance requirements for franchisees.

### Lease assignments and subleases

Location leases assigned to franchisees or subleased through the franchisor, with renewal terms and transfer provisions.

### Transfer and renewal agreements

Contracts covering franchisee transfers, successions, and renewal terms including updated system standards.

## Save time and reduce risk

Automate tedious tasks, eliminate missed deadlines, and gain full visibility into your contract portfolio.

### [Network-wide agreement repository](https://contracko.com/features/contract-repository)
Store every franchise agreement, area development contract, and disclosure document in one searchable place, organized by franchisee or territory.

### [Renewal and term reminders](https://contracko.com/features/expiration-reminder)
Get alerts before franchise term expiry dates, renewal notice windows, and development milestones. Stay ahead of every deadline across your network.

### [AI-powered agreement review](https://contracko.com/features/ai-contract-analysis)
Upload franchise agreements and let Contracko extract royalty percentages, territory definitions, renewal options, and non-compete terms automatically.

### [Obligation and milestone tracking](https://contracko.com/features/contract-tracking)
Monitor development schedule commitments, opening milestones, and compliance obligations for each franchisee.

## Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about managing contracts in your industry.

- **Q:** Can Contracko handle franchise agreements with different royalty rates per franchisee?
  **A:** Yes. Each franchise agreement stores its own extracted terms including royalty percentages, fee structures, and territory definitions. You can compare terms across franchisees or filter by specific rate ranges.

- **Q:** How does Contracko help with FDD compliance and disclosure tracking?
  **A:** You can store FDDs and disclosure acknowledgment records in Contracko alongside franchise agreements. Set reminders for FDD update deadlines and track which franchisees have received and acknowledged the current version.

- **Q:** Can I track area development schedules and opening milestones?
  **A:** Yes. Contracko lets you set custom milestone dates and reminders for development commitments. You can see which locations are on track and which are approaching schedule breach dates across your developer network.

- **Q:** Is Contracko suitable for franchisors with 20 or fewer locations?
  **A:** Contracko works for franchise networks of any size. Smaller networks benefit from having everything in one system rather than scattered across folders and email. The free trial lets you import your existing agreements and see how it works with your actual contracts.

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