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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Retail Under $250K Roll-up gold (fragmented owners)Clear all

AStrongest tier

The Closet Trading Co.

3 contacts

Investment

$157K – $370K

Item 19 (Reported)

$592K

Units

8+200%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Flower Tent

27 contacts

Investment

$48K – $82K

Item 19 (Reported)

$131K

Units

41-16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

CAverage

Edible Arrangements

66 contacts

Investment

$214K – $587K

Item 19 (Reported)

$538K

Units

685-21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

15.0%(n=436)

Retail

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FDD '25

CAverage

Children’s Orchard

21 contacts

Investment

$227K – $336K

Item 19 (Reported)

$419K

Units

13-28%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Retail

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FDD '26

DBelow average

Blank Mason

5 contacts

Investment

$231K – $596K

Item 19 (Reported)

$495K

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Halloween Express

50 contacts

Investment

$170K – $268K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

49-36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Retail

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