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Franchise Grade offers you the Facts and Figures Report “Sold But Not Open: Why and When Franchises Never Open for Business”. In this report, you’ll find detailed information on an overlooked category in Item 20 of the FDD, which includes franchise agreements that are signed, but not yet opened – also known as – Sold but not Opened (SBNO). We analyzed 1,003 franchise systems from 2012 to 2015, as well as compared 10 franchise sectors in order to properly evaluate the data. Read on to find out why you should be cautious with your franchise investment when the SBNO doesn’t convert into increased franchise locations.