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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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AStrongest tier

Goldfish Swim School

14 contacts

Investment

$1.7M – $3.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

199+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=106)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

236 contacts

Investment

$71K – $252K

Item 19 (Reported)

$716K

Units

237+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~5.9%(n=17)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

i9 Sports

231 contacts

Investment

$60K – $70K

Item 19 (Reported)

$514K

Units

294+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Limited Data980 contacts

Investment

$127K – $166K

Item 19 (Reported)

$385K

Units

1,047

SBA 7(a) charge-off

2.6%(n=85)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Soccer Shots

155 contacts

Investment

$43K – $54K

Item 19 (Reported)

$264K

Per territory, not per outlet

Units

336+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Just Between Friends

144 contacts

Investment

$67K – $98K

Item 19 (Reported)

$376K

Units

151+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Combined outlet types

Units

81+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Lil’ Kickers

11 contacts

Investment

$40K – $64K

Item 19 (Reported)

$386K

Combined outlet types

Units

91+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

The Goddard School

100 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Units

665+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.4%(n=538)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

EOS Worldwide

156 contacts

Investment

$62K – $153K

Item 19 (Reported)

$393K

Per franchisee, not per outlet

Units

738+12%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Sandler Training

96 contacts

Investment

$78K – $102K

Item 19 (Reported)

$738K

Outlet subset

Units

138+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=17)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

School of Rock

98 contacts

Investment

$425K – $705K

Item 19 (Reported)

$672K

Units

303+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=104)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Drama Kids

40 contacts

Investment

$44K – $55K

Item 19 (Reported)

$175K

Outlet subset

Units

44+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

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Goldfish Swim School

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

i9 Sports

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Soccer Shots

Just Between Friends

Lightbridge Academy

Lil’ Kickers

The Goddard School

EOS Worldwide

Sandler Training

School of Rock

Drama Kids

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Goldfish Swim School

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

i9 Sports

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Soccer Shots

Just Between Friends

Lightbridge Academy

Lil’ Kickers

The Goddard School

EOS Worldwide

Sandler Training

School of Rock

Drama Kids