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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Full-Service Restaurants Low risk Under $150K Clear all

AStrongest tier

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

129 contacts

Investment

$124K – $139K

Item 19 (Reported)

$910K

Per franchisee, not per outlet

Units

355+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Lifestyle Publications

219 contacts

Investment

$38K – $46K

Item 19 (Reported)

$444K

Per franchisee, not per outletOutlet subset

Units

210+39%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Hissho Sushi

2291 contacts

Investment

$27K – $137K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

2,449+16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Sushi Avenue

99 contacts

Investment

$19K – $158K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

329+45%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Waffle Cabin Mobile

Limited Data

Investment

$90K – $188K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '24

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