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 3,433 Franchise Brands (2026)

AStrongest tier

i9 Sports

100 contacts

Investment

$60K – $70K

Item 19 (Reported)

$514K

Units

294+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=22)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Goldfish Swim School

15 contacts

Investment

$1.7M – $3.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

199+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=106)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

236 contacts

Investment

$71K – $252K

Item 19 (Reported)

$716K

Units

237+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~5.9%(n=17)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Units

81+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Just Between Friends

88 contacts

Investment

$67K – $98K

Item 19 (Reported)

$376K

Units

151+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Pigtails & Crewcuts

91 contacts

Investment

$130K – $283K

Item 19 (Reported)

$324K

Units

80+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.6%(n=28)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

The Goddard School

100 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Units

665+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.4%(n=538)

Education

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Mathnasium

980 contacts

Investment

$127K – $166K

Item 19 (Reported)

$345K

Units

1,047+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

1.8%(n=109)

Education

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

EOS Worldwide

156 contacts

Investment

$62K – $153K

Item 19 (Reported)

$393K

Units

738+12%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

School of Rock

98 contacts

Investment

$425K – $705K

Item 19 (Reported)

$672K

Units

303+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=104)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Sandler Training

96 contacts

Investment

$78K – $102K

Item 19 (Reported)

$738K

Units

138+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=17)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Investment

$127K – $166K

Item 19 (Reported)

$345K

Units

1,047

SBA 7(a) charge-off

2.6%(n=85)

Education

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Children's Lighthouse

86 contacts

Investment

$1.1M – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

69+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=63)

Education

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Bach to Rock

57 contacts

Investment

$259K – $574K

Item 19 (Reported)

$587K

Units

59+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=18)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Creative World School

16 contacts

Investment

$5.8M – $10.1M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Units

29+9%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=23)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Tippi Toes

20 contacts

Investment

$69K – $164K

Item 19 (Reported)

$269K

Units

88+75%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Tutu School

87 contacts

Investment

$115K – $216K

Item 19 (Reported)

$260K

Units

97+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

British Swim School

Investment

$123K – $176K

Item 19 (Reported)

$179K

Units

289+49%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.5%(n=67)

Education

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AStrongest tier

Celebree School

70 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $3.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

72+120%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=40)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

The Exercise Coach

100 contacts

Investment

$260K – $390K

Item 19 (Reported)

$291K

Units

215

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.3%(n=93)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Ivybrook Academy

33 contacts

Investment

$541K – $870K

Item 19 (Reported)

$858K

Units

41+54%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=43)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Club SciKidz

36 contacts

Investment

$74K – $89K

Item 19 (Reported)

$579K

Units

25+60%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Kid to Kid

28 contacts

Investment

$327K – $587K

Item 19 (Reported)

$938K

Units

119+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

13.3%(n=98)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Challenge Island

85 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

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Ownership structure

i9 Sports

Goldfish Swim School

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Lightbridge Academy

Just Between Friends

Pigtails & Crewcuts

The Goddard School

Mathnasium

EOS Worldwide

School of Rock

Sandler Training

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Children's Lighthouse

Bach to Rock

Creative World School

Tippi Toes

Tutu School

British Swim School

Celebree School

The Exercise Coach

Ivybrook Academy

Club SciKidz

Kid to Kid

Challenge Island

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i9 Sports

Goldfish Swim School

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Lightbridge Academy

Just Between Friends

Pigtails & Crewcuts

The Goddard School

Mathnasium

EOS Worldwide

School of Rock

Sandler Training

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Children's Lighthouse

Bach to Rock

Creative World School

Tippi Toes

Tutu School

British Swim School

Celebree School

The Exercise Coach

Ivybrook Academy

Club SciKidz

Kid to Kid

Challenge Island