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)

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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

526 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

71 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

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

219 contacts

Investment

$514K – $830K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

448+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=17)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Aroma Joe's

115 contacts

Investment

$598K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$948K

Units

120+26%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=39)

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

Scooter’s Coffee

508 contacts

Investment

$895K – $1.4M

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

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

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Crumbl Cookies

35 contacts

Investment

$849K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

1,101+14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=292)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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

Golden Chick

220 contacts

Investment

$994K – $1.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.4M

Units

220+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.2%(n=48)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

85 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

Summer Moon

24 contacts

Investment

$616K – $1.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

36+225%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=30)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Five Guys®

100 contacts

Investment

$928K – $1.4M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

1,558+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=35)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Tous Les Jours

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

Aroma Joe's

Culver's

Scooter’s Coffee

7 Brew

Crumbl Cookies

El Pollo Loco

Golden Chick

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Summer Moon

Five Guys®

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Tous Les Jours

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

Aroma Joe's

Culver's

Scooter’s Coffee

7 Brew

Crumbl Cookies

El Pollo Loco

Golden Chick

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Summer Moon

Five Guys®