Franchise Disclosure Document

Summary

This template is a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which is prepared in compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule that requires entities that offer or sell franchises to provide an FDD to a qualified prospect prior to the execution of a franchise agreement or the payment of consideration. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For additional guidance, see A Guide to the Franchise Disclosure Document, Updating Franchise Disclosure Documents: Amendments and Renewals, Franchise Relationships, Franchisees and Prospective Franchisees Considerations, Franchising: An Updated Look at the Basics, Franchising under State Franchise Laws, Franchising under the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule, Advertising Franchises for Sale: Requirements and Restrictions, and State Franchise Registration Forms & Resources Chart.