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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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

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

AStrongest tier

Young Rembrandts

39 contacts

Investment

$47K – $60K

Item 19 (Reported)

$143K

Units

47+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

BAbove average

The Knight School

37 contacts

Investment

$41K – $99K

Item 19 (Reported)

$282K

Outlet subset

Units

28+63%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Bricks 4 Kidz

74 contacts

Investment

$34K – $111K

Item 19 (Reported)

$102K

Units

157+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

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