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Error code: FeaturesError
Exception: BadZipFile
Message: File is not a zip file
Traceback: Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/split/first_rows.py", line 228, in compute_first_rows_from_streaming_response
iterable_dataset = iterable_dataset._resolve_features()
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 3357, in _resolve_features
features = _infer_features_from_batch(self.with_format(None)._head())
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 2111, in _head
return next(iter(self.iter(batch_size=n)))
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 2315, in iter
for key, example in iterator:
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 1856, in __iter__
for key, pa_table in self._iter_arrow():
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 1878, in _iter_arrow
yield from self.ex_iterable._iter_arrow()
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 476, in _iter_arrow
for key, pa_table in iterator:
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/iterable_dataset.py", line 323, in _iter_arrow
for key, pa_table in self.generate_tables_fn(**gen_kwags):
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/text/text.py", line 67, in _generate_tables
for file_idx, file in enumerate(itertools.chain.from_iterable(files)):
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/utils/track.py", line 49, in __iter__
for x in self.generator(*self.args):
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/utils/file_utils.py", line 1364, in _iter_from_urlpaths
if xisfile(urlpath, download_config=download_config):
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/utils/file_utils.py", line 747, in xisfile
fs, *_ = url_to_fs(path, **storage_options)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/fsspec/core.py", line 395, in url_to_fs
fs = filesystem(protocol, **inkwargs)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/fsspec/registry.py", line 293, in filesystem
return cls(**storage_options)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/fsspec/spec.py", line 80, in __call__
obj = super().__call__(*args, **kwargs)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/fsspec/implementations/zip.py", line 62, in __init__
self.zip = zipfile.ZipFile(
File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/zipfile.py", line 1266, in __init__
self._RealGetContents()
File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/zipfile.py", line 1333, in _RealGetContents
raise BadZipFile("File is not a zip file")
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Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Dataset
This repository provides a comprehensive dataset of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) from several U.S. states. It represents one of the largest publicly available collections of FDDs to date.
If you use this dataset, please cite:
Arbel, Yonathan A. (2024). "The Readability of Contracts: Big Data Analysis." Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, 21(4), 927ΓÇô978. DOI: 10.1111/jels.12400
Latest manuscript: SSRN
📑 What are FDDs?
Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) are legal documents franchisors must provide to potential franchisees before selling a franchise. FDDs contain essential information about the franchisor, franchise system, and terms of the franchise agreement. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) mandates these documents to ensure prospective franchisees make informed investment decisions.
📂 Dataset Overview
The dataset contains 22,986 text files (.txt) organized by U.S. state, as follows:
| State | Number of files | ZIP Archive |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15,276 | CA_FDD_split.zip + .z01ΓÇô.z03 |
| Wisconsin | 1,660 | WN_FDD.zip |
| Indiana | 1,606 | ind_fdd.zip |
| New York | 1,396 (1,394 in New_York, 2 in New York) | FDD_in_TXT_Format.zip |
| North Dakota | 1,376 (1,374 in North_Dakota, 2 in North Dakota) | Inside FDD_in_TXT_Format.zip |
| Virginia | 753 | NASAA_FDD.zip |
| Minnesota | 568 | mn_fdd.zip |
| South Dakota | 169 (167 in South_Dakota, 2 in South Dakota) | Inside NASAA_FDD.zip |
| Maryland | 111 | Inside NASAA_FDD.zip |
| Rhode Island | 48 (47 in Rhode_Island, 1 in Rhode Island) | Inside NASAA_FDD.zip |
| Illinois | 23 | Inside NASAA_FDD.zip |
Total files: 22,986 Compressed size: Approximately 108 GB
🛠️ File Structure & Data Format
Each ZIP archive contains plain-text (.txt) documents representing individual FDDs, organized into folders by state.
- For multi-part archives (California):
- Download all parts (
.zip,.z01,.z02,.z03) into the same folder. - Open
CA_FDD_split.zipwith 7-Zip or run:7z x CA_FDD_split.zip - 7-Zip will automatically include the
.z01,.z02, etc.
- Download all parts (
📈 Suggested Usage
This dataset supports diverse research activities:
- Analysis of contract terms and readability.
- Comparative franchise law studies.
- NLP analysis of legal and contractual language.
- Trends and policy implications within franchising.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This dataset is compiled from publicly available FDD documents. Efforts were made to ensure accuracy, but users should verify critical information against original sources. Dataset maintainers are not responsible for errors or omissions.
🙋 Contributing
Please report issues or suggest improvements by opening an issue or pull request.
📜 License
This dataset is provided under the MIT license. No copyright is claimed over the underlying public documents.
📧 Contact
For inquiries or additional information, contact: yaarbel@ua.edu
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