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.

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Education Over $150K Consolidated ownership Clear all

BAbove average

Building Kidz School

57 contacts

Investment

$327K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.4M

Outlet subset

Units

55+15%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

CAverage

Code Wiz

17 contacts

Investment

$150K – $237K

Item 19 (Reported)

$167K

2 outlets

Units

10+133%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '23

CAverage

Safari Kid

29 contacts

Investment

$402K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

25-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Jungle Driving School

Investment

$190K – $313K

Item 19 (Reported)

$592K

Company-owned only1 outlet

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

Report data issue

FDD '25

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