MapKI vs Frankly.com —
Why FKI franchise buyers choose MapKI
Both platforms help franchise buyers research opportunities. Only one of them gives you the data to make a real decision.
Find your franchise on MapKI →Feature Comparison
| Feature | MapKI | Frankly.com |
|---|---|---|
| FDD data fields per brand | ✓43 | ~8 |
| AI-extracted FDD data | ✓Yes — automated extraction from official filings | No — manually curated, limited coverage |
| Territory visualization | ✓Yes — interactive maps with availability status | No |
| Franchise match algorithm | ✓Yes — AI scores each brand against your budget, location, and goals | No |
| Total brands in database | 185+ live (3,235 target) | ~400 listed |
| Free for buyers | Yes | Yes |
| Broker network | ✓FKI 3,988 T1 brokers — the largest active franchise broker network | Independent — no structured broker program |
| Item 21 financial performance data | ✓Yes — extracted and structured | Limited |
| Franchise fee breakdown | ✓Yes — full fee schedule from FDD | Basic |
| Discovery day scheduling | ✓Yes — direct from brand pages | No |
The MapKI difference, explained
43 FDD Data Points — Not 8
MapKI pulls 43 structured fields from every Franchise Disclosure Document: franchise fees, royalties, Item 21 financials, training requirements, territory rights, litigation history, and more. Most platforms show you a logo and a phone number.
AI Reads the FDD So You Don't Have To
FDDs average 300+ pages. MapKI's AI extraction pipeline processes the full document and surfaces the numbers that matter — automatically, for every brand in the database.
See Territory Availability Before You Call
Interactive territory maps show you exactly which markets are open, high-interest, or already sold — before you invest a minute in conversation. No more discovering after a discovery call that your city is taken.
Franchise Match Algorithm
Answer 5 questions about your budget, location, and goals. MapKI's algorithm scores every brand in the database against your profile and ranks the best matches — so you start with the right franchises, not the loudest advertisers.
The FKI Broker Network
MapKI is backed by FKI's network of 3,988 active T1 franchise brokers. When you're ready to move forward, you're connected to an expert who already knows your profile — not a cold call center.
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