1. The Problem
Most franchise buyers make a $500,000+ decision based on brand recognition and gut feel. The Layer8 Franchise Evaluation Suite changes that.
A standard FDD runs 200–400 pages across 23 items. Most buyers — and many consultants — don’t read it cover to cover. Layer8 does.
Item 19 — the only section with revenue and profitability data — is optional. Many franchisors don’t provide it, leaving buyers to guess at unit economics.
Comparing multiple opportunities across FDD quality, unit economics, and franchisor health takes hours of manual research. Layer8 delivers it in a structured report.
2. Three Products
Deep single-franchise score across 8 domains. Covers FDD quality, unit economics, territorial rights, franchisee satisfaction, and more. Includes a Layer8 recommendation.
Side-by-side evaluation of two franchise opportunities. Domain-by-domain winner. Direct Item 19 comparison. Investment and payback analysis. Clear recommendation on which to pursue.
Evaluates the buyer — not the franchise. Capital position, experience fit, lifestyle requirements, and risk tolerance scored against the opportunity.
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3. How It Works
Client submits FDD data via the Layer8 intake form. Key items are mapped to our standardized FDD data schema.
The Layer8 FDD Parser and Franchise Engine score all 40 criteria across 8 weighted domains using rubric-based evaluation.
A branded HTML report is generated with scores, labels, investment summary, Item 19 status, key strengths, and a clear recommendation.
4. What’s In the Report
Every domain scored 1–10 with a label and color-coded rating. See where the franchise is strong and where it needs scrutiny.
Green checkmark or red warning, with explanation. Average unit revenue and profitability if disclosed. Context on why the absence matters.
Investment range, franchise fee, royalty structure, estimated payback period — all in one clean summary card.
BUY / BUY WITH CAUTION / DO NOT RECOMMEND. Based on overall score with color-coded banner. No ambiguity.
5. For Franchise Consultants
Built for consultant workflow
Layer8 Franchise Evaluation products are designed to augment a consultant’s practice — not replace it. We deliver structured, defensible analysis that gives consultants a faster path to a confident recommendation and gives candidates a clear basis for decision-making.
- Use FOE reports as a pre-qualification screen for new franchise candidates
- Use FCR reports to structure comparison conversations between competing options
- White-label options available for founding partner consultants
- Founding partner offer: first evaluation on us, 30-minute debrief included
6. See the Demo
Explore the Anytime Fitness vs Snap Fitness evaluation portfolio built from real public FDD data.
View Portfolio Open FCR Report7. Our Other Assessment Products
Seller-side business readiness scoring across 8 domains. Built for M&A brokers and business owners preparing for sale.
demo.layer8techgroup.com ↗Buyer-side acquisition risk scoring across 8 domains. Includes deal structure recommendations and post-close integration playbook.
dd.layer8techgroup.com ↗FDD-based franchise opportunity scoring for consultants and candidates. FOE + FCR + FRA products. You’re here.
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