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)

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AStrongest tier

The Spice & Tea Exchange

117 contacts

Investment

$299K – $532K

Item 19 (Reported)

$543K

Incl. company outlets

Units

94+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

5.6%(n=41)

Food Retail

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FDD '25

BAbove average

The New York Butcher Shoppe

36 contacts

Investment

$459K – $590K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise

Investment

$191K – $407K

Item 19 (Reported)

$430K

Units

68-23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.2%(n=26)

Food Retail

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Nick and Moes

Investment

$254K – $3.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Southern Steer Butcher

Investment

$376K – $797K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

9+167%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '26

CAverage

Cleavers Philadelphia

Investment

$428K – $770K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '25

DBelow average

World Famous Meats

Investment

$255K – $308K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '23

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