# Free FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) review tool

Source: https://contracko.com/tools/fdd-review

# Free FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) review tool

Upload a Franchise Disclosure Document and get instant AI analysis of the fees, estimated initial investment, territory, renewal and transfer terms, and any litigation history.

Upload your contract to start your free analysis

Drag and drop your contract here, or browse files

PDF or DOCX, max 25MB, up to 100 pages

What we'll analyze

Our AI engine reviews your contract and extracts key insights across multiple dimensions:

Risk assessment

Overall risk score with specific concerns

Key dates

Start, end, renewal, and notice deadlines

Obligations

Your duties and counterparty requirements

Financial terms

Pricing, payment terms, and penalties

Red flags

Unusual or concerning clauses

Liability & indemnity

Caps, exclusions, and indemnification

Your privacy, guaranteed

Enterprise-grade encryption

Never used for AI training

GDPR compliant

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## Frequently asked questions

Common questions about our fdd review

- **Q:** What does this FDD review tool check?
  **A:** It analyzes the disclosure items that decide the economics of a franchise: the initial franchise fee and ongoing royalty and advertising-fund contributions, the estimated initial investment (Item 7), any financial performance representations (Item 19), territory and exclusivity, renewal, transfer and termination rights, and the litigation and bankruptcy history disclosed by the franchisor.

- **Q:** What are the most important items in an FDD?
  **A:** Item 7 (estimated initial investment), Item 19 (financial performance representations, if any), the fee items covering royalties and the advertising fund, the territory grant in Item 12, and the renewal, transfer and termination terms in Item 17. The litigation history in Item 3 is also a key signal.

- **Q:** Can it flag the recurring fees and total investment?
  **A:** Yes. The tool extracts the initial franchise fee, ongoing royalty and ad-fund percentages, and the estimated initial investment range so you can see the full cost of entry and the recurring burden, not just the headline fee.

- **Q:** How long does the FDD analysis take?
  **A:** Most FDDs are analyzed in under 30 seconds, even though the documents are long.

- **Q:** What file formats can I upload?
  **A:** PDF and Word (DOCX) files are both supported.

- **Q:** Is my FDD data secure?
  **A:** Yes. Your document is transmitted over TLS encryption, processed by AI providers under terms that exclude training on your data, and deleted from our servers within 24 hours.

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