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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.

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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 3,048 Franchises (2026) | Compare Cost, Revenue & Risk

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AExcellent

Carstar

520 contacts

Investment

$24K – $804K

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.2M

Units

471+4%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Automotive

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FDD '25

AExcellent

Pacific Lawn Sprinklers

30 contacts

Investment

$23K – $112K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

78+5%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

AExcellent

Neat Method

13 contacts

Investment

$38K – $45K

Item 19 (Reported)

$163K

Units

94+0%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

AExcellent

Hang It Up TVs

5 contacts

Investment

$50K – $85K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '26

BFavorable

Wings Mobile Detailing

23 contacts

Investment

$44K – $61K

Item 19 (Reported)

$205K

Units

5+33%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '26

BFavorable

Colors On Parade

84 contacts

Investment

$21K – $98K

Item 19 (Reported)

$144K

Units

223+2%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Automotive

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FDD '23

CModerate

Nhou

14 contacts

Investment

$40K – $95K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

5+100%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Automotive

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FDD '24

CModerate

SuperGlass Windshield Repair

77 contacts

Investment

$38K – $113K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

180-3%

SBA charge-off

20.0%

Automotive

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FDD '25

CModerate

SCA Appraisal Services

59 contacts

Investment

$27K – $80K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

88+1%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

DHigher Risk

Dealer Specialties

31 contacts

Investment

$17K – $45K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

73-24%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Automotive

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FDD '24

FHighest Risk

OpenWorks

100 contacts

Investment

$4K – $134K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

414-33%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

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Carstar

Pacific Lawn Sprinklers

Neat Method

Hang It Up TVs

Wings Mobile Detailing

Colors On Parade

Nhou

SuperGlass Windshield Repair

SCA Appraisal Services

Dealer Specialties

OpenWorks