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 3,433 Franchise Brands (2026)

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AStrongest tier

Shack Shine

33 contacts

Investment

$163K – $284K

Item 19 (Reported)

$539K

Units

23+123%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

1-800-Radiator & A/C

29 contacts

Investment

$464K – $1.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

194+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=14)

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Neat Method

13 contacts

Investment

$38K – $45K

Item 19 (Reported)

$163K

Units

94+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Colors On Parade

84 contacts

Investment

$21K – $98K

Item 19 (Reported)

$144K

Units

223+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Automotive

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FDD '23

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