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.

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Jack in the Box

Kilwins

Panera Bread

Panda Express

la Madeleine

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café

Burger King

Beans & Brews Coffee House

Chick-fil-A

Grain & Berry

Donatos Pizza

Randy's Donuts

Jimmy John's

Papa Johns

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

The Baked Bear

Barry Bagels

Häagen-Dazs Shop

Papa Murphy's

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

Smoothie King

Arby’s

Sonic

Kolache Factory

Barberitos

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato

Handyman Connection

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Lennys Grill & Subs

Carbone's Pizza

Kale Me Crazy

Parlor Doughnuts

Figaro’s Italian Pizza / Nick-N-Willy’s

Swig

DQ Grill & Chill

Qahwah House™

Mr. Gatti’s FEC

Bad Ass Coffee Of Hawaii

Kokee Tea

Mrs. Fields

Paris Baguette

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Duck Donuts

Roy Rogers

Peet's Coffee

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

3 Natives

Jeff's Bagel Run

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Rita’s Ice-Custard-Happiness