FranchiseIQ provides differentiated analysis for prospective franchisees.
Join franchise buyers who've analyzed 20,066 FDD filings across 5,792 brands with FranchiseIQ
Capabilities
From extraction to benchmarking, one platform for complete franchise due diligence.
Built on 20,066 FDD filings across 5,792 brands. Percentile rankings for revenue, investment, royalties, and growth metrics.
AI-selected comps within your investment tier and industry. Side-by-side unit economics with percentile bars.
Bull, base, and bear cases with sensitivity tables. Royalty-adjusted margins, break-even analysis, and cash-on-cash returns.
56,573 SBA franchise loans cross-referenced. See actual default rates by brand. "The FDD says $800K revenue, but 12% of SBA borrowers defaulted." Only FranchiseIQ does this.
Automated scanning across all 23 FDD items. Catches litigation patterns, excessive fees, territorial restrictions, and franchisee turnover signals.
AI-generated questions specific to your FDD's red flags. Walk into your attorney meeting prepared and save hours of billable time.
Franchise Database
5,792 franchise brands with FDD-sourced investment data, royalty structures, and SBA loan performance. Fully indexed and searchable for Pro users.
Real Data
Cross-referenced against 56,573 SBA loans. See real default rates before you invest.
“Finally a tool that puts SBA default data right next to the franchise fee. I walked away from a deal that looked great on paper but had a 14% default rate.”
- Michael T.
Former Corporate Exec, evaluated 3 franchises
“The red flag detection on Item 19 alone was worth the price. My attorney was impressed with the questions I came in with.”
- Sarah K.
Franchise Buyer, signed LOI with Orangetheory
“I’ve looked at 20+ FDDs. This compressed 3 weeks of spreadsheet work into 20 minutes.”
- James R.
PE Analyst turned Franchise Investor
Free Data Tools
Free tools to research franchise distress signals, FDD changes, and SBA default rates.
Process
Upload your FDD and get a full analysis in minutes, not weeks.
Drop your FDD (PDF) into FranchiseIQ. Our system processes documents up to 800 pages.
AI extracts all 23 items, flags red flags, cross-references 56,573+ SBA loan outcomes in <8 minutes.
Receive a full risk analysis with benchmarks, red flags, attorney questions, and scenario models.
Trusted by franchise buyers and brokers
20,066 FDD filings analyzed · 5,792 brands · 56,573 SBA loans · PE-grade methodology
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What a $100K–$500K franchise decision deserves
| DIY | Attorney | FranchiseIQ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $2,000–$5,000 | $49 |
| Time | 20–40 hours | 1–3 weeks | 8 minutes |
| All 23 Items Extracted | Manual | Selective | Complete |
| SBA Loan Cross-Reference | - | - | 56,573 loans |
| Benchmark vs 5,792 Brands | - | Limited | Percentile |
| Red Flag Detection | If you know what to look for | Yes | AI + rules |
| Scenario Modeling | - | - | Bull/Base/Bear |
| Attorney Questions Generated | - | N/A | Customized |
Demo
Real FDD analysis - see exactly what you get
McDonald's 2025 FDD - risk score, fees, benchmarks, and SBA data.
A franchise attorney charges $2,000–$5,000 for an FDD review. We do it in 8 minutes for $49.
SBA loan cross-referencing and scenario modeling included. No attorney offers that.
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