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 3,433 Franchise Brands (2026)

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Quick-Service Restaurants Under $150K Roll-up gold (fragmented owners)Clear all

AStrongest tier

Handyman Connection

82 contacts

Investment

$116K – $239K

Item 19 (Reported)

$575K

Units

65+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

14.0%(n=43)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Meadows Original Frozen Custard

32 contacts

Investment

$134K – $512K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

29+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Corndogs by Mr. Cow

17 contacts

Investment

$144K – $262K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

19+27%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '26

CAverage

Alsies

18 contacts

Investment

$129K – $190K

Item 19 (Reported)

$329K

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

DBelow average

The Budlong Southern Chicken

27 contacts

Investment

$135K – $828K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Trailer Birds Hot Chicken

3 contacts

Investment

$39K – $464K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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4+ yrsFDD '21

DBelow average

Palgong Tea

7 contacts

Investment

$148K – $186K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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4+ yrsFDD '21

FWeakest tier

Bubble Bus

9 contacts

Investment

$121K – $147K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

9+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

Falbo Bros Pizzeria

25 contacts

Investment

$40K – $160K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

7-22%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

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