The Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD, as it’s more commonly called, is an important document. You, the prospective franchise owner, will receive it once you’ve filled out a formal franchise ...

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A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that franchisors are required to provide to prospective franchisees before the sale of a franchise. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...