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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DBelow average

Little Art House

Investment

$106K – $192K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Math Reactor

1 contacts

Investment

$52K – $247K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '23

DBelow average

Little Diggers

1 contacts

Investment

$217K – $482K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Village East Gifted

Investment

$33K – $168K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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4+ yrsFDD '22

FWeakest tier

Gymboree Play & Music

56 contacts

Investment

$160K – $393K

Item 19 (Reported)

$255K

Units

41-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~13.3%(n=18)

Education

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FDD '25

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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