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Franchise Research Alternatives

Thinking about switching franchise research tools? We built FDDIntel because existing options left too many questions unanswered. Here is how we compare to the most popular platforms.

What Makes FDDIntel Different

Most franchise research platforms are directories that list franchise opportunities and collect lead forms. Some offer ratings or rankings, but few dig into the actual financial documents that matter most: the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

FDDIntel analyzes the actual FDD data — Items 5, 6, 7, 19, and 20 — to give you concrete numbers on investment costs, ongoing fees, unit economics, closure rates, and growth trends. No guesswork, no marketing spin.

Real FDD Data

Extracted from actual franchise disclosure documents, not marketing materials

Franchise Scoring

Proprietary algorithm weighing growth, risk, fees, and financial performance

Profitability Estimates

Owner profit and margin estimates based on disclosed financials and benchmarks

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No lead forms, no paywalls — full reports available at no cost

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FDDIntel vs Franchise Direct

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FDDIntel vs Franchise Grade

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FDDIntel vs FRANdata

Enterprise franchise analytics vs. accessible FDD intelligence

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FDDIntel vs Entrepreneur Franchise 500

Annual ranking list vs. data-driven intelligence

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