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

Primrose Schools

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Celebree School

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

Tierra Encantada

LeafSpring School

Lightbridge Academy

Ducklings Early Learning Center

The Goddard School

The Learning Experience

Big Blue Swim School

Water Wings Swim School

Marigold Academy

Children’s Lighthouse

Children's Lighthouse

Town Square

Creative World School

Amazing Explorers Academy

The Academy For Young Achievers

The Pineapple School

Casa de Corazon

Small Town Play Café

D-Bat

Angus Valley Montessori

Abbey Road Institute

MindChamps International PreSchool

SixFour3

Hyper Kidz

Gold Medal Swim School

Maple Bear

Doodle Bugs!

Montessori Kids Universe

Willowbrae Academy

Camp Run-A-Mutt

Mobius