FDD Scoring Engine
Thinking about buying a franchise? Score any Franchise Disclosure Document in minutes — free. Know the risks before you spend a dollar on due diligence.
23
FDD Items Scored
7
Risk Categories
Free
No Account Needed
AI Franchise Document Scoring
Upload any franchise document — PDF, Word, or plain text — and our AI scores it across 7 categories. Supports documents up to 600 pages.
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Full document analysis. Our engine reads the entire document — up to 600 pages — and scores each of the 23 FDD Items across 7 categories. No truncation. Analysis takes 2–3 minutes for large documents.
This tool is for franchise buyers only. FDD Score™ helps people evaluating whether to buy a franchise. If you are a franchisor looking to list your franchise opportunity, visit our BizLinx Exchange™ marketplace instead.
The Smart Buyer's Process
Three steps to a confident franchise decision
Always get a second opinion before buying a franchise. Here's how smart buyers use FDD Score™ to protect their investment.
Get Your Score
Upload your FDD or paste the text. Our AI reads every page, scores all 23 Items across 7 categories, and flags red, yellow, and green signals — in minutes.
Book a Call
Review your score with a BizLinx advisor. We'll walk through the red flags, explain what they mean for your investment, and help you decide if this franchise is worth pursuing.
Pay for Only the Help You Need
If deeper due diligence makes sense, we connect you with the right experts — attorneys, accountants, or franchise consultants — at transparent, flat rates. No retainers. No surprises.
Always get a second opinion before you buy.
FDD Score™ is a powerful first filter — but no AI replaces a qualified franchise attorney reviewing your specific agreement. Use your score to prioritize where to spend your due diligence dollars, not to skip it.
How it works
Answer questions about the FDD
Work through our guided questionnaire covering all 23 FDD items. No upload required — just answer what you know.
Get your instant score
Our engine weighs each item by risk and importance, then produces an overall FDD Health Score from 0–100 with a letter grade.
Review your risk report
See a full breakdown by item, red and yellow flags, and plain-English explanations of what each finding means for you as a buyer.
Book a consultation (optional)
Bring your scored report to a BIZLINX.AI advisor. We will walk through every finding with you and help you decide whether to move forward.
What we score
Our engine evaluates all 23 FDD items, weighted by their impact on buyer risk.
Financials & Fees
HighInitial fees, ongoing royalties, estimated startup costs, financial performance representations, and audited financials.
Items 5, 6, 7, 19, 21
Litigation & Legal Risk
HighPending and prior litigation against the franchisor, and any bankruptcy history.
Items 3, 4
System Health & Growth
HighOutlet openings, closures, transfers, and terminations over the past 3 years — the most telling indicator of system health.
Items 20, 23
Territory & Exclusivity
MediumExclusive territory rights, trademark protections, and restrictions on where and how you can operate.
Items 12, 13
Obligations & Restrictions
MediumSupplier restrictions, franchisee obligations, training, renewal terms, and transfer rights.
Items 8, 9, 11, 16, 17
Franchisor Background
MediumBusiness experience of the franchisor and its key executives — what you need to know before you sign.
Items 1, 2
Franchisee Relations
LowPatents, participation in management, and franchisee contact list for independent validation.
Items 14, 15, 22
Why FDD Score™
Stop guessing. Start scoring.
Most franchise buyers spend $5,000–$15,000 on attorney reviews before knowing if an FDD is even worth pursuing. FDD Score™ gives you an AI-powered health check in minutes — for free — so you can filter out bad deals before spending a dollar on due diligence.
Instant AI analysis
GPT-4o scores all 23 FDD items in under 90 seconds
Risk flag detection
Red, yellow, and green flags across 7 categories
Comparable benchmarks
See how this FDD stacks up against industry norms
Completely free
No account, no credit card, no catch
Sample FDD Report Preview
Overall Grade
B
Strong Opportunity
Work with a BIZLINX.AI advisor
Turn your score into a confident decision
Your free FDD score is the starting point. Our advisory services take you the rest of the way — from understanding the document to negotiating your agreement.
FDD Review
A BIZLINX.AI advisor reviews your full FDD line by line, explains every material risk, and gives you a written summary of findings and recommendations.
$50/hr
5 Franchisee Calls
We identify, contact, and facilitate conversations with 5 current franchisees in the system so you hear the unfiltered truth about what it is really like to operate.
$50/hr
Discovery Day Questions List
We prepare a customized list of questions for your Discovery Day visit — targeted to the specific risks and gaps we found in your FDD score.
Included with FDD Review
Negotiations
Our advisors coach you through negotiating your franchise agreement — territory size, fees, renewal terms, and transfer rights — so you enter the deal on the best possible terms.
$50/hr
Post-Purchase Advisory
Once you sign, we stay in your corner. Get ongoing guidance on operations, growth, and any issues that arise in your first year as a franchisee.
$50/hr
No commission. No hidden fees. Just $50/hr for the time you actually use.
Common questions
Do I need to upload my FDD?
No. Our questionnaire is designed so you can score any FDD by answering questions about what you find in the document. No file upload is required.
Is the score really free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no credit card, no catch. We offer the scoring tool free because we want buyers to come to consultations informed.
How accurate is the score?
The score is based on the same framework our advisors use when reviewing FDDs manually. It is a strong indicator of risk and quality, but it is not a substitute for a full professional review — which is why we offer advisory services.
What is a good FDD score?
Scores of 75–100 indicate a well-structured, lower-risk FDD. Scores of 50–74 suggest moderate risk areas worth investigating. Scores below 50 indicate significant red flags that warrant careful review before proceeding.
Do I need to use your advisory services?
Not at all. The score and report are yours to use however you like — including bringing them to your own attorney or advisor. We offer our services for buyers who want expert guidance, but there is no obligation.
I am a franchisor. Can I use this tool?
FDD Score™ is designed for people evaluating whether to buy a franchise — not for franchisors. If you are a franchisor looking to list your opportunity and connect with qualified buyers, visit our BizLinx Exchange™ marketplace.