Win Big at Franchising Podcast | The Internicola Law Firm
#115: 2027 FDD Renewal Season: What Franchisors Need to Do Now
FDD renewal season is more than an annual legal update. It is an opportunity to evaluate what changed across your franchise system, what needs to be updated, and whether your FDD and franchise infrastructure are aligned with where the brand is going in 2027.Join Charles Internicola and Kelley Rosequist for a practical discussion on preparing for 2027 FDD renewals. They’ll cover the legal, financial, and operational issues franchisors should be addressing now, including financial statement preparation, Item 19 updates, franchise agreement changes, state registrations, system changes, and planning for the next year of franchise growth.The goal: start earlier, identify issues before renewal deadlines, and enter 2027 with an FDD and franchise infrastructure built for what comes next.We’ll cover:• What needs to be coordinated with your accounting team and when.• Whether your financial performance representation should be updated, expanded, or reconsidered.• Changes to fees, operations, support, franchisee obligations, and other parts of your system that may need to be reflected in your documents.• Preparing for renewal filings, regulator comments, and potential financial assurance requirements.• Making sure the FDD you renew supports the franchise system you intend to build next year.
