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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Goldfish Swim School

15 contacts

Investment

$1.7M – $3.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

199+12%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Education

Browse franchisesCompare 5,074+ brands by cost, revenue & risk

Goldfish Swim School

Ivybrook Academy

Children’s Art Classes

School of Rock

Just Between Friends

Mathnasium

Primrose Schools

Club SciKidz

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Prep Academy Tutors

Kidcreate Studio

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

Celebree School

Hudson Valley Swim

Tippi Toes

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Taste Buds Kitchen

Tierra Encantada

Jump Start Sports

United Defense Tactical

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

LeafSpring School

Tutu School

Lightbridge Academy

Sandler Training

Ducklings Early Learning Center

The Goddard School

Building Kidz School

theCoderSchool

The New Mom School

N Zone Sports

EOS Worldwide

The Learning Experience

Big Blue Swim School

Omega Learning Center

Alloy

Play Street Museum

Bach to Rock

Water Wings Swim School

SalesStar

Funcation Station

Water Babies

M14Hoops

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Shredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School

Sit Still Kid’s Salon

Story Time Chess

Wanna Play Playcare

Musicologie

Marigold Academy