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)

6 results

Sort by

Best-rated first Lowest investment Highest investment Highest revenue Most units Lowest SBA charge-off

Quick-Service Restaurants Over $500K Mixed consolidation Clear all

AStrongest tier

7 Brew

41 contacts

Investment

$894K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

321

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=22)

Quick-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Panda Express

77 contacts

Investment

$515K – $3.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.6M

Units

2,502+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Kolache Factory

30 contacts

Investment

$642K – $937K

Item 19 (Reported)

$908K

Units

60+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

13.0%(n=31)

Quick-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '25

CAverage

The Bagel Nook

20 contacts

Investment

$603K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '24

DBelow average

Hurts Donut

40 contacts

Investment

$504K – $825K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

16-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~37.5%(n=16)

Quick-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Nap Tea

2 contacts

Investment

$624K – $777K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

Report data issue

FDD '26

Browse franchises

Quick presets