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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.

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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 3,048 Franchises (2026) | Compare Cost, Revenue & Risk

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AExcellent

Raceway

25 contacts

Investment

$198K – $585K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

236+4%

SBA charge-off

50.0%

Retail

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FDD '25

CModerate

American Rounds

7 contacts

Investment

$82K – $138K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

CModerate

Disc Replay

2 contacts

Investment

$297K – $793K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

30+0%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '23

DHigher Risk

The Sweat Shack

6 contacts

Investment

$288K – $564K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

3+0%

SBA charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

DHigher Risk

Decorating Den Interiors

31 contacts

Investment

$53K – $73K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

211-5%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Retail

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FDD '25

DHigher Risk

Wateria

3 contacts

Investment

$134K – $203K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '24

FHighest Risk

Casalinea

20 contacts

Investment

$143K – $583K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA charge-off

N/A

Retail

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4+ yrsFDD '22

FHighest Risk

RimTyme

30 contacts

Investment

$473K – $802K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

29-24%

SBA charge-off

0.0%

Retail

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FDD '25

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Raceway

American Rounds

Disc Replay

The Sweat Shack

Decorating Den Interiors

Wateria

Casalinea

RimTyme