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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Little Diggers

Goldfish Swim School

Ducklings Early Learning Center

Children's Lighthouse

Water Wings Swim School

School of Rock

Kid to Kid

Toodley Town

Montessori Kids Universe

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Creative World School

The Exercise Coach

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

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Taste Buds Kitchen

Musicologie

Play Street Museum

Romp n' Roll

The Swing Bays

Maxstrength Fitness

Angus Valley Montessori

Code Wiz

Bach to Rock

Hyper Kidz

D-Bat

Little School of Music

Marigold Academy

The Academy For Young Achievers

The Goddard School

Safari Kid

SixFour3

Tierra Encantada

Amazing Explorers Academy

The Learning Experience

Casa de Corazon

Driving Academy

Jungle Driving School

Big Blue Swim School

Shredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School

LeafSpring School

KidsPark

Code Ninjas

Brain Balance Achievement Centers