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)

FWeakest tier

California Tortilla

46 contacts

Investment

$444K – $837K

Item 19 (Reported)

$935K

Units

27-39%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

40.0%(n=22)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Wing It On!

44 contacts

Investment

$219K – $473K

Item 19 (Reported)

$582K

Units

12

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

18 contacts

Investment

$462K – $679K

Item 19 (Reported)

$658K

Units

5

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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4+ yrsFDD '22

FWeakest tier

Smoothie Factory+ Kitchen

41 contacts

Investment

$279K – $479K

Item 19 (Reported)

$85K

Units

8-33%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

40.5%(n=43)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

FWeakest tier

Pita Pit

55 contacts

Investment

$353K – $685K

Item 19 (Reported)

$639K

Units

58-43%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

23.5%(n=83)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Aroma Espresso Bar

5 contacts

Investment

$538K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.5M

Units

4-25%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

Le Macaron French Pastries

77 contacts

Investment

$164K – $452K

Item 19 (Reported)

$181K

Units

59-4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~11.8%(n=17)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Dunn Brothers Coffee®

49 contacts

Investment

$456K – $799K

Item 19 (Reported)

$600K

Units

48-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

23.1%(n=30)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Gloria Jean’s Coffees

43 contacts

Investment

$328K – $431K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

37-21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Nap Tea

2 contacts

Investment

$624K – $777K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

0

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

FWeakest tier

NHC Nashville Hot Chicken

13 contacts

Investment

$252K – $497K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

8-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

FWeakest tier

Bubble Bus

9 contacts

Investment

$121K – $147K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

9+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

Belle Journée Bakery

18 contacts

Investment

$350K – $900K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

2

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Wich!

1 contacts

Investment

$171K – $598K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

0

SBA 7(a) charge-off

24.8%(n=154)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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4+ yrsFDD '22

FWeakest tier

Planet Wings

23 contacts

Investment

$396K – $819K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

10-40%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

FWeakest tier

TREND Transformations / GRANITE Transformations

25 contacts

Investment

$176K – $316K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

34-28%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Which Wich®

181 contacts

Investment

$254K – $822K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

150-32%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

24.8%(n=135)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Frutta Bowls

59 contacts

Investment

$388K – $633K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

26-14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

20.0%(n=20)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Maui Wowi

6 contacts

Investment

$103K – $597K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

80-18%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

36.6%(n=47)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen

37 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

FWeakest tier

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen Kiosk

Investment

$177K – $356K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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Ownership structure

California Tortilla

Wing It On!

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

Smoothie Factory+ Kitchen

Pita Pit

Aroma Espresso Bar

Le Macaron French Pastries

Dunn Brothers Coffee®

Gloria Jean’s Coffees

Nap Tea

NHC Nashville Hot Chicken

Bubble Bus

Belle Journée Bakery

Wich!

Planet Wings

TREND Transformations / GRANITE Transformations

Which Wich®

Frutta Bowls

Maui Wowi

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen Kiosk

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California Tortilla

Wing It On!

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

Smoothie Factory+ Kitchen

Pita Pit

Aroma Espresso Bar

Le Macaron French Pastries

Dunn Brothers Coffee®

Gloria Jean’s Coffees

Nap Tea

NHC Nashville Hot Chicken

Bubble Bus

Belle Journée Bakery

Wich!

Planet Wings

TREND Transformations / GRANITE Transformations

Which Wich®

Frutta Bowls

Maui Wowi

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen Kiosk