Due Diligence Questions

11 questions tailored to IHG Franchising, LLC's 2026 FDD data. 1 are flagged as high priority based on disclosures in the document.

How to use this checklist

Use these questions during your discovery day, franchisee validation calls, and attorney review. Questions marked High Priority are tied to specific disclosures in the 2026 FDD and should not be skipped. Print or copy this list before any franchisor meeting.

Financial

Investment, earnings, fees, and break-even analysis

1 question
  1. How does the Item 19 data in the 2026 FDD compare to your best- and worst-performing locations, and what operational differences explain that gap?

    High Priority

Legal

Agreement terms, litigation, renewal, and exit

2 questions
  1. What restrictions does the franchise agreement place on selling or transferring my franchise — including the right of first refusal and any transfer approval process?

  2. What are the renewal terms at the end of the franchise agreement, and does renewal require signing the then-current agreement — which may differ materially from the original terms?

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Talk to Current Franchisees

Item 20 of the FDD lists current and former franchisees with contact information. Calling at least five to ten owners is the single most valuable step in franchise due diligence — more informative than any disclosure document.

Ask them: Are you hitting the numbers you expected? Would you do it again? What does the franchisor do well, and where do you wish you had more support?

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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.