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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How we count: 4,325 brands published — 3,070 with an FDD on file (these carry a grade) and 1,255 with SBA lending data only (no grade). 3,024 distinct FDD filings; 143,527 SBA loan records. Counts as of 2026-09-30.

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Jersey Mike's

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Robeks

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Wingstop

Playa Bowls

Tous Les Jours

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Marco's Pizza

Rocket Fizz

Scooter’s Coffee

Culver's

Erik’s DeliCafe

Biggby Coffee

everbowl

Chick-fil-A

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Wetzel’s Pretzels

Charleys

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders

Flowers Baking Co. of Norfolk, LLC

Hot Head Burritos

McDonald’s

Pizza Guys

SoBol

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Toastique

Dog Haus

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

Barry Bagels

Cowboy Chicken

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Toppers Pizza

Breadsmith

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Cinnabon

Goodcents

King of Pops

Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe

Pokeworks

Wendy's

Zaxbys

16 Handles

Aroma Joe's

El Pollo Loco

McAlister’s Deli

Panda Express

Potbelly Sandwich Shop