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Step by Step - Becoming a KTU Franchise Step 3 - Receive FDD, Sign & Return Receipt, Review FDD: Once your application is approved, you’ll be emailed an electronic version of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) which contains all the pertinent information about the franchise. It also includes a copy of the franchise agreement. Upon receiving the FDD, immediately sign, date and fax us the Receipt as we use this date as your starting point for disclosure. You must have possession of the FDD for a minimum of ten business days for your review. Step 4 - Talk to Kitchen Tune-Up franchise owners: At this point you’ll also have the opportunity to call existing KTU franchise owners to learn about their experiences in our system. They will supply you with valuable insight in learning more about our system. Step 5 - Determine Protected Franchise Territory: We will work together to determine your protected franchise territory. We consider household income, age of housing units, owner occupied housing units and much more when we determine a franchise area. Step 6 - Sign & Return Deposit Agreement: After reviewing the FDD and determining the franchise territory, if you decide Kitchen Tune-Up is the right franchise for you, email or fax us the signed Deposit Agreement, and mail your deposit to the Kitchen Tune-Up Home Office. Step 7 - Complete Pre-Training: Kitchen Tune-Up provides an online home study Pre-Training course, to help maximize your education and to prepare you for training school. Step 8 - Receive Copies of Franchise Agreement to Review: Prior to attending training school we will supply you with two copies of the franchise agreement to review. You will bring these with you to training school and they will be signed the first morning. Step 9 - Attend Training School: We have a list of training school dates for you to choose from. Our 5 day training school is comprehensive and includes everything you need to start your franchise. We’ll provide you with a Trip Planner checklist so you can make your travel arran