FDD Analysis 2025 FDD

i4 Search Group Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): Key Facts & Financials

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that franchisors must provide to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before any agreement is signed or money changes hands.

This page summarizes the key facts and financials from i4 Search Group's FDD, including franchise costs (Item 7), ongoing fees (Item 6), and unit growth trends (Item 20).

What the i4 Search Group FDD Covers

Required disclosure items from the franchisor

Franchisor Background

Items 1-4: Company history, litigation, bankruptcy

Fees & Costs

Items 5-7: Initial fees, ongoing fees, total investment

Obligations & Restrictions

Items 8-16: Purchasing, territory, trademarks

Financial Performance

Item 19: Not disclosed by this franchisor

Franchise Costs (Item 7 Summary)

Initial investment required to open a franchise

Total Initial Investment$65,300 - $111,100
Franchise Fee$50,000

Investment Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee$50,000 - $80,000
Office Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment$500 - $2,000
Rent – Three Months
Computer Systems$1,000 - $2,000
Business Development start Up Investment$5,000 - $5,000

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Ongoing Fees (Item 6 Summary)

Recurring fees paid to the franchisor

Royalty Fee14% of gross sales
Marketing/Advertising Fee3% of gross sales

Other Ongoing Fees

Brand Development Fund3%
Technology FeeVaries
Administrative FeeVaries
Customer Service and RefundsVaries
Annual ConferenceVaries

Item 19 Financial Performance

Revenue and financial data (if disclosed)

No Item 19 Disclosure

i4 Search Group does not provide a Financial Performance Representation in their FDD. Franchisors are not required to disclose this information.

Unit Growth & Franchisee Behavior (Item 20)

Franchise system size and trends

39

Total Units

+8

Net Growth (YoY)

+25.8%

Growth Rate

Franchised Units38
Company-Owned Units1

What the FDD Doesn't Make Obvious

Key considerations beyond the disclosure

Legal History

No material litigation disclosed in Item 3.

Real Estate & Location

FDDs often understate the challenge of finding suitable real estate. Site selection, lease negotiation, and buildout timelines can significantly impact your total investment and time to open.

Working Capital Needs

Initial investment ranges often assume a best-case scenario. Many franchisees need additional working capital during the ramp-up period, especially in the first 6-12 months of operation.

No Revenue Disclosure

Without Item 19 data, you'll need to conduct your own due diligence on unit economics by speaking directly with existing franchisees.

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