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 Score ≥ 80 Over $500K Clear all

AStrongest tier

Nothing Bundt Cakes

656 contacts

Investment

$667K – $1.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.5M

Units

660+40%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=283)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Qdoba Mexican Eats

524 contacts

Investment

$546K – $1.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.6M

Units

777+37%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Tous Les Jours

67 contacts

Investment

$718K – $1.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

149+74%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

8.3%(n=76)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Scooter’s Coffee

508 contacts

Investment

$955K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$915K

Units

849+57%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=235)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Culver's

936 contacts

Investment

$2.8M – $6.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.5M

Units

944+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=114)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

147 contacts

Investment

$595K – $935K

Item 19 (Reported)

$835K

Units

153+26%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.3%(n=67)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders

57 contacts

Investment

$811K – $2.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

71+64%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

McDonald’s

12345 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $2.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$4.1M

Units

13,706

SBA 7(a) charge-off

16.7%(n=24)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

99 contacts

Investment

$567K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

100

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

219 contacts

Investment

$514K – $830K

Item 19 (Reported)

$984K

Units

448+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Cowboy Chicken

10 contacts

Investment

$582K – $1.4M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.8M

Incl. company outlets

Units

18+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

El Pollo Loco

100 contacts

Investment

$794K – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.2M

Units

503

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.5%(n=61)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

513 contacts

Investment

$786K – $2.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

550+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Tim Hortons

80 contacts

Investment

$988K – $3.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

693+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=26)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Tous Les Jours

Scooter’s Coffee

Culver's

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders

McDonald’s

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

Cowboy Chicken

El Pollo Loco

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Tim Hortons

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Tous Les Jours

Scooter’s Coffee

Culver's

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders

McDonald’s

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

Cowboy Chicken

El Pollo Loco

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Tim Hortons