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# Item 20

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### Item 20 in the FDD Deserves Your Full Attention.

Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) July 7, 2014

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Individuals considering a franchise opportunity need to review and analyze the Franchise Disclosure Document, commonly referred to as the FDD. Every franchisor is required to have an FDD and provide a copy to qualified franchise candidates. The FDD consists of 23 items or questions and although the responses to each item may differ, the 23 items are the same whether it’s McDonald’s or a new franchisor.

[Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/item-20-fdd)

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