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 3,051 Franchise Brands (2026)

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ATop Quintile

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $7.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.6M

Units

81+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

Education

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FDD '25

ATop Quintile

Wize Computing Academy

11 contacts

Investment

$49K – $79K

Item 19 (Reported)

$109K

Units

30+45%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

ATop Quintile

Pigtails & Crewcuts

91 contacts

Investment

$130K – $283K

Item 19 (Reported)

$324K

Units

80+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.6%(n=28)

Education

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FDD '25

ATop Quintile

theCoderSchool

69 contacts

Investment

$79K – $198K

Item 19 (Reported)

$307K

Units

72+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

BAbove Average

Afficient Academy

11 contacts

Investment

$47K – $142K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

10+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

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