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)

AStrongest tier

Acai Express

19 contacts

Investment

$158K – $429K

Item 19 (Reported)

$516K

Units

46+73%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Panda Express

77 contacts

Investment

$515K – $3.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.6M

Units

2,502+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Panera Bread

75 contacts

Investment

$1.3M – $4.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.7M

Units

2,206+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Jack in the Box

1970 contacts

Investment

$1.9M – $4.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

2,136-3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=46)

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Tim Hortons

100 contacts

Investment

$131K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

693+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=26)

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Ben’s Soft Pretzels

52 contacts

Investment

$122K – $345K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

88+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Foxtail Coffee Co.

58 contacts

Investment

$357K – $713K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

78+218%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=13)

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FDD '25

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)

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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)

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

It’s Boba Time

88 contacts

Investment

$466K – $597K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

89+41%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=45)

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Rush Bowls

4 contacts

Investment

$196K – $548K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

53+56%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=38)

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Kona Ice

728 contacts

Investment

$179K – $227K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

1,820+22%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=33)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Snowfruit

1132 contacts

Investment

$50K – $170K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

1,035+133%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Mister Softee

101 contacts

Investment

$264K – $314K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

601+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~16.7%(n=10)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Amato's

37 contacts

Investment

$435K – $738K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

53+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

85°C Bakery Cafe

8 contacts

Investment

$819K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

88+100%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Meadows Original Frozen Custard

32 contacts

Investment

$134K – $512K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

29+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

King of Pops

43 contacts

Investment

$15K – $69K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

58+75%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

FB

Flowers Baking Co. of Norfolk, LLC

122 contacts

Investment

$58K – $286K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

162+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Mark’s Pizzeria

8 contacts

Investment

$326K – $470K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

28+29%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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Acai Express

Panda Express

Panera Bread

Jack in the Box

Tim Hortons

Ben’s Soft Pretzels

Foxtail Coffee Co.

Five Guys®

Summer Moon

It’s Boba Time

Rush Bowls

Kona Ice

Snowfruit

Mister Softee

Amato's

85°C Bakery Cafe

Meadows Original Frozen Custard

King of Pops

Flowers Baking Co. of Norfolk, LLC

Mark’s Pizzeria

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Acai Express

Panda Express

Panera Bread

Jack in the Box

Tim Hortons

Ben’s Soft Pretzels

Foxtail Coffee Co.

Five Guys®

Summer Moon

It’s Boba Time

Rush Bowls

Kona Ice

Snowfruit

Mister Softee

Amato's

85°C Bakery Cafe

Meadows Original Frozen Custard

King of Pops

Flowers Baking Co. of Norfolk, LLC

Mark’s Pizzeria