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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Mr. Hero

Pier 49 Pizza

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation

Rotolo's Pizzeria

Santucci's Original Square Piz

Smokey Mo's Bar-b-q

Subs & Pastas

Sugar Llamas - License Agreeme

Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Taco Casa

Tim Horton Donuts

Voodoo Brewery

Whit's Frozen Custard

Wrap City

Zeek's Pizza

Little Ceasar's Pizza

Melty Way

Peach Cobbler Factory

Sourdough & Co / World Of Sour

Five Guys Famous Burgers And F

Bahama Buck's Original Shaved

Mazzio's Pizza

Teaspoon

Zeppe's

Auntie Ann's (soft Pretzels)

Giovanni's Pizza

Little Caesar Pizza

Cici's Pizza/ Cici's To Go

Mcalister's Gourmet Deli

Perkins Restaurants

Pizza Outlet

Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza

Skyline Chili

Stuft Pizza

International House Of Pancake

Smallcakes Cupcakery

Nekter Juice Bar

Abbott's Frozen Custard

Apple Spicetm

Bruchi's Cheesesteaks And Subs

Egg & I Restaurant (the)

Foster Freeze

Gionino's Pizzeria, Inc.

Golden Fried Chicken/golden Ch

Greene Turtle

Handel's Ice Cream

Qdoba Mexican Grill

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