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.

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Black Bear Diner

Cheba Hut

Anchor Bar

Eggs Up Grill

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Rock N Roll Sushi

We Sell Restaurants

Great American Cookies

Tikka Shack / Masala Wok

Keke’s Breakfast Café

Dunkin Donuts

Broken Yolk Cafe

Cap't Loui

Denny's

Dessert Mango Mango

Mountain Mike's Pizza

Sonny’s BBQ

Ford’s Garage

Penn Station, Inc.

Twin Peaks

Papa John's Pizza

Firehouse Subs

Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill

Scramblers

Barrio

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

Sunny Street Café

Wings Etc.

Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo

Duff’s Famous Wings

The Brass Tap

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

Hooters

The Big Biscuit

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Buffalo Wild Wings

JL Beers

Mr Brews Taphouse

Church's Chicken

DonutNV

East Coast Wings + Grill

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Pepper Palace

Squeeze In

Golden Corral

Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria

Mazzio’s Italian Eatery

Native Grill and Wings

Turning Point