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)

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

Wings Etc.

58 contacts

Investment

$369K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.6M

Units

80+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

12.2%(n=53)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Great American Cookies

332 contacts

Investment

$341K – $463K

Item 19 (Reported)

$540K

Units

395+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.7%(n=89)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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

Mason's Lobster

Investment

$241K – $629K

Item 19 (Reported)

$808K

Incl. company outlets

Units

32

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=13)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Rock N Roll Sushi

9 contacts

Investment

$333K – $798K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

72+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Cap't Loui

21 contacts

Investment

$463K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.1M

Outlet subset

Units

23+50%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Dessert Mango Mango

37 contacts

Investment

$340K – $596K

Item 19 (Reported)

$656K

Outlet subset

Units

36+35%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Tikka Shack / Masala Wok

11 contacts

Investment

$499K – $722K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

23

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

We Sell Restaurants

25 contacts

Investment

$106K – $150K

Item 19 (Reported)

$176K

Per territory, not per outlet

Units

57+69%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Papa John's Pizza

Investment

$281K – $890K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Incl. company outlets

Units

3,294

SBA 7(a) charge-off

19.6%(n=190)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Firehouse Subs

Investment

$405K – $1.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$974K

Outlet subset

Units

1,291+9%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

11.1%(n=638)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

World Of Sourdough

Investment

$330K – $589K

Item 19 (Reported)

$711K

Incl. company outlets

Units

99+59%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

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

Taco Bell Express

36 contacts

Investment

$288K – $858K

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

AStrongest tier

Chester's Express

Investment

$28K – $307K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

918

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

DonutNV Food Truck

Investment

$185K – $337K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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

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FDD '24

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Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Wings Etc.

Great American Cookies

Lifestyle Publications

Mason's Lobster

Rock N Roll Sushi

Cap't Loui

Dessert Mango Mango

Tikka Shack / Masala Wok

We Sell Restaurants

Papa John's Pizza

Firehouse Subs

World Of Sourdough

Hissho Sushi

Sushi Avenue

Taco Bell Express

Chester's Express

DonutNV Food Truck

Waffle Cabin Mobile

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Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Wings Etc.

Great American Cookies

Lifestyle Publications

Mason's Lobster

Rock N Roll Sushi

Cap't Loui

Dessert Mango Mango

Tikka Shack / Masala Wok

We Sell Restaurants

Papa John's Pizza

Firehouse Subs

World Of Sourdough

Hissho Sushi

Sushi Avenue

Taco Bell Express

Chester's Express

DonutNV Food Truck

Waffle Cabin Mobile