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 3,433 Franchise Brands (2026)

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AStrongest tier

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

80 contacts

Investment

$644K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

424+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Another Broken Egg Cafe

56 contacts

Investment

$793K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

105+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=17)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Rock N Roll Sushi

12 contacts

Investment

$333K – $798K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

72+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Gyu-Kaku

30 contacts

Investment

$2.3M – $4.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

60+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

First Watch

100 contacts

Investment

$1.2M – $2.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

474+23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Taco Bell Express

36 contacts

Investment

$287K – $856K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

235+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.1%(n=160)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

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