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 Clear all

CAverage

Detail Garage

16 contacts

Investment

$161K – $270K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

92+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~33.3%(n=11)

Automotive

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FDD '23

CAverage

Green Motion

Investment

$168K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

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

CAverage

Dollar Rent A Car

5 contacts

Investment

$879K – $16.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

262-3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Automotive

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FDD '26

CAverage

JetX

Investment

$2.2M – $4.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Mr. Transmission

69 contacts

Investment

$268K – $341K

Item 19 (Reported)

$835K

Outlet subset

Units

104-8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

47.2%(n=46)

Automotive

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FDD '26

DBelow average

RimTyme

30 contacts

Investment

$473K – $802K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

29-22%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Thrifty Rent-a-car

31 contacts

Investment

$879K – $16.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

302

SBA 7(a) charge-off

21.4%(n=28)

Automotive

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FDD '26

FWeakest tier

Payless Car Rental

12 contacts

Investment

$626K – $1.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

109-50%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Automotive

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Line-X

138 contacts

Investment

$402K – $1.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

142-66%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

13.9%(n=204)

Automotive

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FDD '26

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