ClearlyFDD

Stop guessing what your franchise agreement actually says

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.

ClearlyFDD Workspace - Report and chat interface for franchise research

The FDD problem is real

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.

200+

Pages of legal jargon

The average FDD is longer than most novels. Written by attorneys, for attorneys. Not for the people making the investment.

$3K

Average attorney review

Franchise lawyers charge $1,500-$5,000 for FDD review. Most first-time buyers skip it entirely because of cost.

14

Days to decide

You get the FDD just 14 days before you can sign. That's two weeks to decode a document designed to take months.

How ClearlyFDD works

1

Choose a brand

Select any franchise from our database. We source FDDs directly from public state filings.

2

Get instant report

AI analyzes all 23 FDD items, translating legalese into plain English with risk scoring.

3

Use the Workspace

Explore fees, obligations, red flags, and get the questions you should be asking your franchisor.

See ClearlyFDD in action

Explore how franchise research becomes simple and actionable

Brand Directory - Search and explore franchise disclosure documents

Brand Directory

Search and explore franchise disclosure documents from all industries. Browse by category, location, or investment level.

Clearly Report™ - AI-generated plain-English analysis of the FDD

Clearly Report™

AI-generated plain-English analysis breaking down all 23 FDD items with risk scoring and actionable insights.

Workspace - Ask questions, save follow-ups, and track your research

Workspace

Ask questions, save follow-ups, and track your research. Use AI assistance to understand what to ask your franchisor.

How you currently review an FDD

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)

Understand your franchise agreement before you sign

ClearlyFDD translates complex Franchise Disclosure Documents into plain English so you can understand the real obligations, risks, and financial disclosures before investing.

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