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 A · Excellent Mixed consolidation Clear all

AStrongest tier

Jersey Mike's

3084 contacts

Investment

$436K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.4M

Units

3,227+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.4%(n=667)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

79 contacts

Investment

$644K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

424+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Kolache Factory

30 contacts

Investment

$642K – $937K

Item 19 (Reported)

$960K

Units

60+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

13.0%(n=31)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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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

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

7 Brew

18 contacts

Investment

$894K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

321

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Salata

7 contacts

Investment

$286K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Outlet subset

Units

90+14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~11.1%(n=18)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Randy's Donuts

10 contacts

Investment

$241K – $789K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Incl. company outlets

Units

23+140%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

1 contacts

Investment

$815K – $2.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.2M

Outlet subset

Units

101

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

CAverage

Pollo Campero

18 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $3.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.9M

Units

92+36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

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