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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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham

130 contacts

Investment

$12.6M – $15.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

82+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=16)

Lodging

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avid hotels

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WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham

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Rodeway Inn

Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts Inns, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns

Affordable Suites of America

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ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham

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City Express by Marriott

Magnuson Grand® or Magnuson Hotels®

Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Spark By Hilton

Staybridge Suites

Camp Margaritaville®

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Everhome Suites

AC Hotels by Marriott

Hyatt Studios

Signature Inn

Coast Hotels

Sonesta ES Suites

Sonesta Hotels and Resorts / Royal Sonesta

Compass by Margaritaville

Landingplace Suites

Radisson Blu