VetMyFranchise

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$99 per franchise. $199 to compare 3.

AI-powered research that compresses 40 hours of FDD reading into a structured analysis. Bring it to your validation calls, your franchise attorney, and your own decision. We do the diligence work that consumes 80% of an attorney engagement — so you spend less on the parts only a lawyer can do.

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Single Report

$99/ franchise

For buyers focused on one brand.

  • ✓Full 23-Item FDD analysis
  • ✓Item 19 financial deep-dive + benchmarks
  • ✓Litigation + contract-risk review
  • ✓Validation-call question scripts
  • ✓Personalized to your capital + experience
  • ✓Delivered in minutes
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3-Report Comparison Pack

$199/ 3 reports

~$66 each. For buyers comparing 2–3 finalists.

  • ✓Everything in the single report, ×3
  • ✓Side-by-side comparison view
  • ✓Cross-brand cohort benchmarking
  • ✓Pick any 3 brands — switch later
  • ✓Pays for itself if it filters out one bad fit
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$99 vs the rest of the market

Five different ways to research a franchise before you sign. We are not a replacement for any of them — we are the research layer that makes the others cheaper or unnecessary.

VetMyFranchise

Research Report

$99

flat per report

DIY

Read the FDD yourself

$0

+ 40 hrs per brand

Brokers

FranNet, FranChoice, IFPG

"Free"

paid by franchisor

Attorneys

FDD review only

$2,500–$7,500

per FDD

Consultants

Full engagement

$5K–$15K

retainer

Turnaround time
Minutes
40+ hrs you spend
Weeks of meetings
2–3 weeks
4–6 weeks
Works for you, not franchisor
Variable
All 23 FDD Items covered
If you can read it
Sales pitch only
Item 19 financial deep-dive
Manual
Light touch
Litigation + Item 17 risk review
Manual
Industry benchmarks
Variable
Personalized to your profile
Some
Multi-franchise comparison
3-pack $199
Manual
Delivered in minutes
Same primary source as your attorney

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Why "free" brokers aren't free

The franchise broker model is structured the same way the residential mortgage broker model used to be: the buyer pays nothing, and the seller (the franchisor) pays the broker a commission — typically 40–50% of the franchise fee on every closed sale. A $50,000 franchise fee includes $20,000–$25,000 going to the broker who introduced you.

That money still comes out of your deal — it is bundled into the franchise fee the franchisor charges you. More importantly, brokers are paid only when you sign. That gives them a structural incentive to sell, not to advise. A broker who tells you "this brand had 18 unit closures last fiscal year, look elsewhere" gets paid nothing. A broker who pushes you toward the franchisor's preferred candidate gets the full commission.

Our report is paid by you, which means it works for you. We have no financial relationship with any franchisor in our library. Every red flag, every Item 19 cohort comparison, every "this brand is in the bottom 25th percentile on growth" — that analysis is the same whether you sign or not.

What's in a $99 Research Report

12 sections of buyer-focused analysis. Designed to be brought to your validation calls and your franchise attorney — not a substitute for either.

Executive Summary

Investment range, growth trajectory, key risks at a glance.

All 23 FDD Items Covered

Item-by-item analysis from franchisor background through financial statements.

Item 19 Financial Deep-Dive

Median revenue, cohort breakdowns, what disclosed performance actually means for you.

Litigation Risk Analysis

Item 3 lawsuits broken down by pattern, severity, and what they signal about the franchisor.

Unit Economics & Break-even

Modeled cash flow and time-to-profitability ranges based on disclosed data.

Contract Risk (Items 17 + 22)

Renewal terms, termination triggers, transfer rights, post-term non-competes flagged.

Industry Benchmarks

Investment, fees, growth — percentile rankings against same-industry peers.

Support Obligations (Item 11)

What the franchisor is legally required to provide vs. what they say they provide.

Personalized Sections

Tailored to your capital, target market, experience, and timeline.

Red & Green Flags

Specific items to ask about during validation calls and discovery day.

Validation Call Scripts

Questions for existing franchisees that get past surface-level answers.

Decision Framework

A structured "what to do next" based on what the FDD reveals — not a substitute for legal/financial advice.

Common questions about pricing

Is $99 enough to make a $200K franchise decision?
No — and we do not pretend it is. The report is research, not a final decision. It compresses the 40 hours of FDD reading and benchmarking that every serious buyer should do before they spend money on an attorney or CPA review. You bring the report to your validation calls (we include the questions to ask), to your franchise attorney (we surface the contract risks they should focus on), and to your own decision. We are the first 80% of due diligence, not the last 20%.
When should I buy the 3-pack instead of a single report?
The 3-pack is $199 — about $66 per report — and is built for buyers actively comparing 2–3 brands they are seriously considering. If you have already narrowed to one brand and just want diligence on it, the $99 single report is enough. If you are still torn between several finalists, the 3-pack pays for itself once you avoid one bad-fit franchise.
What does "free brokers" actually mean?
Franchise brokers (FranNet, FranChoice, IFPG, others) charge buyers nothing because they are paid by the franchisor — typically 40–50% of the franchise fee per closed sale. That money still comes out of your deal; it is bundled into the franchise fee the franchisor charges you. More importantly, brokers are paid only when you sign, which gives them a structural incentive to sell rather than advise. Our report is paid by you, which means we work for you.
Can I use this report instead of an attorney?
No. The report covers the analytical work — understanding the FDD, benchmarking against the industry, surfacing red flags, modeling unit economics. A franchise attorney is still the right call for contract negotiation and state-specific legal advice (especially in registration states or relationship-statute states). The report makes your attorney engagement faster and cheaper because you arrive prepared with the right questions.
How is this different from FDD filing databases?
Filing databases (California DFPI, Wisconsin DFI, others) give you the raw 200–400 page legal document. That is the input. Our report is the output — structured analysis, industry benchmarks, financial-performance modeling, and buyer-focused red flags. You can do the analysis yourself; most buyers underestimate how long it takes (40+ hours per FDD) and miss the cohort comparison that makes individual numbers meaningful.
What if my franchise is not in your library?
We cover 1,711 active franchise systems with FDD data already extracted. If a brand you are evaluating is not in the library, contact us — we can typically add a system within 7–14 days for an active buyer. The price stays the same.
How fast do I get the report?
Most reports are generated and delivered to your email within minutes of purchase. The franchise data is already extracted; the AI assembles your personalized analysis on demand. You also receive a secure download link you can revisit anytime.

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