Fdd Items

FDD Item 17: What to Check on Renewal, Termination, and Transfer

FDD Item 17 covers the franchise term, renewal, termination, and transfer. What to check in each row, what is negotiable, and what Item 17 leaves out.

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August 8, 2026

Reading FDD Item 3 Litigation: When a Lawsuit List Is Routine vs. a Real Warning

How to interpret FDD Item 3 litigation history: telling routine large-system lawsuits from real warnings like earnings-claim and franchisee group suits.

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August 7, 2026

How to Read FDD Item 21: Franchisor Financial Statements and Red Flags

How to read FDD Item 21, the franchisor's audited financial statements. Four checks for profitability, cash flow, leverage, and going-concern red flags.

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August 7, 2026