Choose any franchise brand and get instant AI analysis of their Franchise Disclosure Document. Plain English breakdowns with risk scoring across all 23 items. Built by someone who wrote them.
Every franchise buyer faces the same wall of legal text before making a life-changing investment. We source authentic FDDs so you can research brands before committing.
The average FDD is longer than most novels. Written by attorneys, for attorneys. Not for the people making the investment.
Franchise lawyers charge $1,500-$5,000 for FDD review. Most first-time buyers skip it entirely because of cost.
You get the FDD just 14 days before you can sign. That's two weeks to decode a document designed to take months.
Select any franchise from our database. We source FDDs directly from public state filings.
AI analyzes all 23 FDD items, translating legalese into plain English with risk scoring.
Explore fees, obligations, red flags, and get the questions you should be asking your franchisor.
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AI-generated plain-English analysis breaking down all 23 FDD items with risk scoring and actionable insights.
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| Method | Cost | Speed | Clarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read it yourself | Free | 40-60 hours | Low (legal jargon) |
| Hire a franchise attorney | $1,500-$5,000 | 1-2 weeks | High (if you can afford it) |
| Generic AI document tools | $20-$250 | Minutes | Medium (not FDD-specific) |
| ClearlyFDD | Fraction of attorney cost | Minutes | High (built for FDDs) |
ClearlyFDD translates complex Franchise Disclosure Documents into plain English so you can understand the real obligations, risks, and financial disclosures before investing.