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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.

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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 3,436 Franchise Brands (2026)

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Education Under $500K Roll-up gold (fragmented owners)Clear all

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

Tutu School

75 contacts

Investment

$115K – $216K

Item 19 (Reported)

$260K

Units

97+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Challenge Island

84 contacts

Investment

$58K – $74K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

197+23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Apex Leadership Co.

60 contacts

Investment

$94K – $143K

Item 19 (Reported)

$917K

Per franchisee, not per outlet

Units

131+14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Jump Start Sports

10 contacts

Investment

$65K – $72K

Item 19 (Reported)

$202K

Units

8+75%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Brooklyn Robot Foundry

10 contacts

Investment

$91K – $146K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

10+200%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Genius Kids

19 contacts

Investment

$276K – $909K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

25-13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

CAverage

Musicologie

1 contacts

Investment

$193K – $364K

Item 19 (Reported)

$604K

Incl. company outlets

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

CAverage

The Pop Star Party

1 contacts

Investment

$364K – $604K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

DBelow average

JEI Learning Center

45 contacts

Investment

$85K – $139K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

44-15%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

DBelow average

Prepaze Academy

1 contacts

Investment

$154K – $309K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '24

FWeakest tier

Elite Tutoring Place

6 contacts

Investment

$47K – $93K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

6+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '23

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