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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Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Blue Martini

City Brew Tours

Crazy Otto’s Diner

Crooked Pint Ale House

Dae Gee

Hot Stuff Pizza / Hot Stuff Kitchen

On the Hook Fish and Chips

Beerhead Bar & Eatery

Combo Brands

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

Steak N Shake

Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant

Graze Craze

The Casual Pint

Totally Nutz

Mensho

Papa Saverio’s

Country Waffles Breakfast & Lunch

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya

EatGatherLove

Escape Enterprises, Inc.

Honest

Milkshake Factory

Perko’s Café Grill

Potato Corner Food Truck

Tapville Social Kiosk

On the Hook Fish and Chips Food Truck

Sarpino's

Nancy’s® Pizzeria

JINYA Ramen Bar

Boston's The Gourmet Pizza

Famous Dave’s

Little Kitchen Academy

Bar Louie

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream

Manhattan Pizza

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Lean Kitchen

Sam & Louie’s® New York Pizzeria

Sweet Chick

Pacific Perks

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

Yogurt Mountain

Barrio Queen

Denino’s

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Melting Pot®

Mr. Gatti's

Panchero's