Search FDD documents with AI
An FDD runs 200 to 400 pages, and most of it is boilerplate. FranDB has the full page-by-page text of thousands of filings indexed for search, so you can ask an AI assistant to find a clause, read a specific item, or compare how brands handle the same term without scrolling through PDFs.
The decision-relevant text is a small fraction
Most of an FDD is standardized legal language. The parts that change a decision, territory protection in Item 12, what you must buy and from whom in Item 8, the renewal and termination terms in Item 17, are scattered across hundreds of pages and worded differently by every brand.
Full-text search over the raw document lets you jump straight to the clause you care about, then read it in context instead of skimming the whole thing.
Ask across brands, not one PDF at a time
With FranDB connected to ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor, you can ask what a brand's territory rights actually say, pull the exact royalty and ad-fund language, or compare how several brands handle transfers and renewals, all from the indexed document text.
One caution the AI should repeat back to you: extracted data speeds up the search, but the binding franchise agreement is an exhibit to the FDD, and a franchise attorney should read it before you sign.
What you can ask
Connect FranDB to ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor, then ask in plain English:
- What does this brand's FDD say about territory exclusivity?
- Pull the royalty and ad-fund language from Item 6 for this franchise.
- How do these three brands handle transfers and renewals in Item 17?
- Find the required purchases in Item 8 for this franchise.
Connect FranDB to your AI tools
FranDB plugs into ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor over MCP, so the data on this page is one question away inside the tools you already use. No code required.
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Frequently asked questions
Can AI read an FDD for me?
Yes. FranDB indexes the full page-by-page text of thousands of FDDs, so with it connected over MCP you can ask ChatGPT or Claude to find a clause, read a specific item, or compare how brands word the same term.
Which FDD items matter most?
Item 7 (total investment), Item 19 (financial performance, if disclosed), and Item 20 (openings and closures) carry the most decision weight. Items 8, 12, and 17 decide how much control you really have.
Does this replace a franchise attorney?
No. AI search speeds up reading and comparison, but the binding franchise agreement is an exhibit to the FDD, and a franchise attorney should review it before you sign.