Frequently Asked Questions

FDD.ninja is built specifically to read, understand, and explain actual FDDs, while a general AI chatbot only gives broad franchise advice and is much more likely to miss key details, misunderstand the document, or hallucinate information.

No. There is never a cost to using FDD.ninja. Ask all the questions you have about the franchise brands you are interested in and their FDDs.

No. Simply sign in and start asking questions. You can use FDD.ninja on your desktop, tablet or mobile device. And it’s always free to use.

We have access to all available and active FDDs. If a brand has not filed an updated FDD, we may not have available data.

You’ll get the most value from FDD.ninja as soon as you start seriously looking at specific franchise brands—ideally from the moment you receive your first FDD and before you sign anything.

Using it early helps you understand the document well enough to narrow down brands, prepare better questions for franchisors and franchisees, and know what to bring to your attorney or CPA instead of waiting until you’re already emotionally committed to a single option.

FDD.ninja is ideal for questions like:

• How much will this franchise actually cost me to open?
• What are all the ongoing fees I’ll have to pay (royalties, marketing, tech, etc.)?
• Has this franchisor been sued a lot?
• What training will I get before I open?
• What are my obligations if I want to renew, transfer, or exit the franchise?

No! Whether you have questions about multiple brands or multiple questions about a single brand, ask away! There is never a charge, nothing to download, or any limit to the number of questions you can ask.

Yes, questions must be limited to franchising and the FDDs we have available. FDD.ninja is designed to help future franchise buyers find simple, easy-to-understand answers about the complex questions around FDDs.

Yes! By logging in, you create an account so you can come back, ask more questions, and view the questions you asked previously. We also email you a list of all the questions and answers from your session for easy reference.

No. FDD.ninja provides general information and tools for educational purposes only. It does not replace, and should not be relied upon as, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. Users should consult qualified attorneys, CPAs, or other licensed advisors for guidance specific to their individual circumstances.

No. FDD.ninja only references information from available FDDs and provides answers in plain English. We do not recommend or endorse any franchise brand over another.

No. FDD.ninja provides general information and tools for educational purposes only. It does not replace, and should not be relied upon as, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. Users should consult qualified attorneys, CPAs, or other licensed advisors for guidance specific to their individual circumstances.

No. FDD.ninja provides general information and tools for educational purposes only. You should consult legal, tax, accounting, or other professional for advice. Only you can decide if an opportunity is right for your future and individual circumstances.

Yes. FDD.ninja can only answer questions about franchise brands operating in the US.