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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 3,048 Franchises (2026) | Compare Cost, Revenue & Risk

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AExcellent

International Food Creations

42 contacts

Investment

$25K – $121K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

76+14%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '25

AExcellent

Southern Steer Butcher

33 contacts

Investment

$376K – $797K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

9+33%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '26

AExcellent

The Spice & Tea Exchange

15 contacts

Investment

$299K – $532K

Item 19 (Reported)

$543K

Units

94+5%

SBA charge-off

5.6%

Food Retail

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FDD '25

BFavorable

Gasket Guy

29 contacts

Investment

$80K – $361K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

32+24%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Food Retail

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FDD '25

CModerate

Sunoco Retail LLC – Area Representative Program

15 contacts

Investment

$20K – $39K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

265-1%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Food Retail

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FDD '25

CModerate

Green Food Solutions

1 contacts

Investment

$89K – $253K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '26

CModerate

Schmidt Baking Distribution (dba Schmidt)

100 contacts

Investment

$45K – $364K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

460-1%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '25

DHigher Risk

Supreme Produce

264 contacts

Investment

$22K – $239K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

327

SBA charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '25

DHigher Risk

Aqua Chill Drinking Water Systems

7 contacts

Investment

$113K – $172K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA charge-off

N/A

Food Retail

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FDD '24

FHighest Risk

Cenex

1 contacts

Investment

$750

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Food Retail

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FDD '26

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

International Food Creations

Southern Steer Butcher

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Gasket Guy

Sunoco Retail LLC – Area Representative Program

Green Food Solutions

Schmidt Baking Distribution (dba Schmidt)

Supreme Produce

Aqua Chill Drinking Water Systems

Cenex