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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.

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Browse 3,436 Franchise Brands (2026)

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Education A · Excellent Over $500K Clear all

AStrongest tier

Goldfish Swim School

14 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

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Combined outlet types

Units

81+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

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 '26

AStrongest tier

Primrose Schools

715 contacts

Investment

$6.2M – $8.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.7M

Units

525+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

1.8%(n=845)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Celebree School

70 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $3.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.2M

Units

72+120%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=40)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Ivybrook Academy

41 contacts

Investment

$541K – $870K

Item 19 (Reported)

$858K

Outlet subset

Units

41+54%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=43)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Children's Lighthouse

85 contacts

Investment

$1.1M – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

69+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Kiddie Academy

Investment

$590K – $1.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.2M

Outlet subset

Units

364+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

7.0%(n=398)

Education

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

LeafSpring School

15 contacts

Investment

$979K – $1.1M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.5M

Units

13+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Creative World School

1 contacts

Investment

$5.8M – $10.1M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Outlet subset

Units

29+9%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Tierra Encantada

18 contacts

Investment

$1.6M – $4.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.0M

2 outlets

Units

16+100%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

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