How do I find franchises by category?

Use the category chips at the top of the browse page or the category dropdown in the sidebar filters. You can also combine category with other filters like investment range, revenue, and verdict rating to narrow results.

What does the franchise verdict rating mean?

The verdict rating (A through F) is an algorithmic grade based on unit economics, franchisee turnover, SBA loan charge-off rates, and other risk factors extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) records. A-rated brands show strong fundamentals; F-rated brands show significant risk signals.

How current is the franchise data?

FDD data is refreshed annually as franchisors file updated disclosures with state regulators. SBA 7(a) loan data is updated quarterly from FOIA releases. Each brand page shows the FDD year it was sourced from.

Can I compare multiple franchises side by side?

Yes. Save brands you are interested in, then use the compare tool to view them side by side. You can compare up to four brands at once across investment, revenue, SBA charge-off rates, and other key metrics.

Browse 3,436 Franchise Brands (2026)

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Automotive Over $150K Roll-up gold (fragmented owners)Clear all

AStrongest tier

Shack Shine

33 contacts

Investment

$163K – $284K

Item 19 (Reported)

$539K

Outlet subset

Units

23+123%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

GoMobile Tires

41 contacts

Investment

$258K – $308K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

64+244%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Black Optix Tint

4 contacts

Investment

$246K – $348K

Item 19 (Reported)

$632K

Per franchisee, not per outletIncl. company outlets

Units

25+118%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

CAverage

Victory Lane Quick Oil Change

21 contacts

Investment

$235K – $786K

Item 19 (Reported)

$801K

Units

35+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

25.0%(n=32)

Automotive

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FDD '26

CAverage

Speedy Lube

1 contacts

Investment

$150K – $395K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

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