The disclosure document helps potential franchisees make an informed decision about the franchise. Disclosure documents must be in the same format and have the information in Annexure 1 of the Franchising Code. Certain information must be in the disclosure document.
The franchise disclosure document (FDD) provides a clear picture of how the business relationship between the franchisee and franchisor will be conducted. Franchises can be very different in the support they offer in return for licensing fees.
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires franchisors to provide to prospective franchisees before selling a franchise.
Questions to ask former and current franchisees Understand what it means to be a franchisee. Find out if current franchisees are successful. Understand if former franchisees were successful. Find out if franchisees feel supported by the franchisor. Learn about the pros and cons of the franchise.
A disclosure document – tells the franchisee important information about the franchisor and franchised business.
How to create a franchise agreement The names of the parties: List out the full legal names of the parties to the franchise agreement. Use of IP: Establish your ownership of the brand IP and list out all of the IP you're granting to the franchisee, such as manuals, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
What: The agreement should include a detailed description of the business operation and any relevant metrics. Requirements set by the franchisor—including how the property is to be maintained, how much insurance must be carried, how records must be kept, what hours the business must be open should all be detailed.