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 3,436 Franchise Brands (2026)

BAbove average

Play Street Museum

54 contacts

Investment

$483K – $760K

Item 19 (Reported)

$407K

Units

30+83%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=19)

Education

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Amazing Explorers Academy

6 contacts

Investment

$543K – $5.1M

Item 19 (Reported)

$666K

Units

5+67%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '23

BAbove average

Building Kidz School

57 contacts

Investment

$327K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.4M

Outlet subset

Units

55+15%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Bricks 4 Kidz

74 contacts

Investment

$34K – $111K

Item 19 (Reported)

$102K

Units

157+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Jump Start Sports

10 contacts

Investment

$65K – $72K

Item 19 (Reported)

$202K

Units

8+75%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Montessori Kids Universe

48 contacts

Investment

$782K – $1.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

19+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

9.1%(n=40)

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Best In Class Education Center

27 contacts

Investment

$84K – $143K

Item 19 (Reported)

$209K

Units

37-23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Camp Run-A-Mutt

16 contacts

Investment

$589K – $1.1M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.0M

Units

12-8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~66.7%(n=14)

Education

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FDD '24

BAbove average

Taste Buds Kitchen

32 contacts

Investment

$426K – $550K

Item 19 (Reported)

$701K

Units

14+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Alloy

84 contacts

Investment

$299K – $541K

Item 19 (Reported)

$387K

Units

77

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

CAverage

Musicologie

1 contacts

Investment

$193K – $364K

Item 19 (Reported)

$604K

Incl. company outlets

Units

8

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

CAverage

Code Wiz

17 contacts

Investment

$150K – $237K

Item 19 (Reported)

$167K

2 outlets

Units

10+133%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '23

CAverage

Code Ninjas

281 contacts

Investment

$174K – $266K

Item 19 (Reported)

$237K

Units

245+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

15.6%(n=147)

Education

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FDD '26

CAverage

SafeSplash Swim School

69 contacts

Investment

$945K – $1.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

$205K

Outlet subset

Units

119-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '25

CAverage

Town Square

14 contacts

Investment

$639K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Incl. company outlets

Units

11

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

CAverage

Wanna Play Playcare

Investment

$257K – $458K

Item 19 (Reported)

$350K

Incl. company outlets

Units

3+50%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '23

CAverage

Huntington Learning Center

22 contacts

Investment

$192K – $341K

Item 19 (Reported)

$609K

Units

245

SBA 7(a) charge-off

34.8%(n=225)

Education

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FDD '26

DBelow average

iCode

54 contacts

Investment

$296K – $447K

Item 19 (Reported)

$308K

Units

61+97%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

22.2%(n=33)

Education

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FDD '26

DBelow average

M14Hoops

Investment

$108K – $168K

Item 19 (Reported)

$271K

Outlet subset2 outlets

Units

15

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '26

DBelow average

Omega Learning Center

6 contacts

Investment

$135K – $241K

Item 19 (Reported)

$368K

Units

5-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Education

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FDD '26

FWeakest tier

Gymboree Play & Music

56 contacts

Investment

$160K – $393K

Item 19 (Reported)

$255K

Units

41-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~13.3%(n=18)

Education

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

SarahCare

22 contacts

Investment

$351K – $921K

Item 19 (Reported)

$712K

Outlet subset

Units

21-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~33.3%(n=17)

Education

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FDD '25

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Play Street Museum

Amazing Explorers Academy

Building Kidz School

Bricks 4 Kidz

Jump Start Sports

Montessori Kids Universe

Best In Class Education Center

Camp Run-A-Mutt

Taste Buds Kitchen

Alloy

Musicologie

Code Wiz

Code Ninjas

SafeSplash Swim School

Town Square

Wanna Play Playcare

Huntington Learning Center

iCode

M14Hoops

Omega Learning Center

Gymboree Play & Music

SarahCare

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Ownership structure

Brand results

Play Street Museum

Amazing Explorers Academy

Building Kidz School

Bricks 4 Kidz

Jump Start Sports

Montessori Kids Universe

Best In Class Education Center

Camp Run-A-Mutt

Taste Buds Kitchen

Alloy

Musicologie

Code Wiz

Code Ninjas

SafeSplash Swim School

Town Square

Wanna Play Playcare

Huntington Learning Center

iCode

M14Hoops

Omega Learning Center

Gymboree Play & Music

SarahCare