Franchisor Diligence 101 for Searchers

Learn how to diligence a franchisor, review the FDD, question franchisees, and understand the impact on your deal.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
Franchisor Diligence 101 for Searchers
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When you buy a franchise business, the business itself gets plenty of diligence.

But there’s another party at the table who deserves just as much scrutiny:

The franchisor.

In this webinar, Connor Groce, an expert at the intersection of franchising and entrepreneurship through acquisition, walks through how to diligence the franchise system behind the business you’re buying.

You’ll learn:

  • When in the deal process to engage the franchisor
  • A high-level review of the FDD
  • How to talk with franchisees — and what to ask
  • Navigating conversations with franchise executives
  • How franchisor diligence shapes valuation and deal structure
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