Franchise Agreement

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

What Is Actually Negotiable in a Franchise Agreement? Personal Guarantee and Non-Compete, Decoded

What is actually negotiable in a franchise agreement: personal guarantee caps and spousal carve-outs often move; the non-compete rarely does. A buyer map.

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August 7, 2026