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)

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Quick-Service Restaurants Clear all

FWeakest tier

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

331 contacts

Investment

$438K – $529K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

386-21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

32.0%(n=402)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Fruitfull

29 contacts

Investment

$91K – $112K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

16-48%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~20.0%(n=11)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

FWeakest tier

Quiznos

121 contacts

Investment

$214K – $649K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

152-9%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

28.1%(n=2,220)

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza

14 contacts

Investment

$304K – $779K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

12-31%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

21.7%(n=31)

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FDD '24

FWeakest tier

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen

21 contacts

Investment

$279K – $475K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

7-67%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

40.5%(n=43)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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