Due Diligence
Forms and resources for due diligence
38 resources in this category
FDD Item 1 Analysis Checklist: The Franchisor and Any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 1 covering the franchisor and any parents, predecessors, and affiliates. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 2 Analysis Checklist: Business Experience
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 2 covering business experience. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 3 Analysis Checklist: Litigation
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 3 covering litigation. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 4 Analysis Checklist: Bankruptcy
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 4 covering bankruptcy. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 5 Analysis Checklist: Initial Fees
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 5 covering initial fees. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 6 Analysis Checklist: Other Fees
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 6 covering other fees. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 7 Analysis Checklist: Estimated Initial Investment
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 7 covering estimated initial investment. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 8 Analysis Checklist: Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 8 covering restrictions on sources of products and services. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 9 Analysis Checklist: Franchisee's Obligations
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 9 covering franchisee's obligations. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 10 Analysis Checklist: Financing
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 10 covering financing. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 11 Analysis Checklist: Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 11 covering franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 12 Analysis Checklist: Territory
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 12 covering territory. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 13 Analysis Checklist: Trademarks
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 13 covering trademarks. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 14 Analysis Checklist: Patents, Copyrights, and Proprietary Information
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 14 covering patents, copyrights, and proprietary information. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 15 Analysis Checklist: Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 15 covering obligation to participate in the actual operation of the franchise business. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 16 Analysis Checklist: Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 16 covering restrictions on what the franchisee may sell. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 17 Analysis Checklist: Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 17 covering renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 18 Analysis Checklist: Public Figures
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 18 covering public figures. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 19 Analysis Checklist: Financial Performance Representations
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 19 covering financial performance representations. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 20 Analysis Checklist: Outlets and Franchisee Information
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 20 covering outlets and franchisee information. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 21 Analysis Checklist: Financial Statements
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 21 covering financial statements. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 22 Analysis Checklist: Contracts
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 22 covering contracts. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
FDD Item 23 Analysis Checklist: Receipts
Systematic checklist for evaluating FDD Item 23 covering receipts. Helps prospective franchisees identify red flags and key data points before signing.
Franchisee Reference Interview Guide
Structured interview guide with 30+ questions to ask existing franchisees during the validation process.
Franchise Litigation History Analysis Worksheet
Analyze a franchisor's litigation history from Item 3 of the FDD. Identify patterns, outcomes, and risk indicators.
Franchise Discovery Day Preparation Checklist
Prepare for franchise Discovery Day with questions to ask, things to observe, and evaluation criteria.
Franchise Due Diligence Master Checklist
Comprehensive master checklist covering every step of franchise due diligence from initial inquiry to signing.
Master Franchise Opportunity Evaluation Guide
Evaluate master franchise opportunities including sub-franchising rights, territory scope, and support obligations.
Validation Call Questions: Financial Performance
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about financial performance during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Franchisor Support Quality
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about franchisor support quality during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Training Effectiveness
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about training effectiveness during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Marketing ROI
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about marketing roi during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Territory Satisfaction
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about territory satisfaction during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Work-Life Balance
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about work-life balance during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Supplier Relations
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about supplier relations during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Technology Systems
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about technology systems during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Corporate Communication
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about corporate communication during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.
Validation Call Questions: Renewal Experience
Targeted questions to ask existing franchisees about renewal experience during validation calls. Includes follow-up prompts and red flag indicators.