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 3,436 Franchise Brands (2026)

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Retail Score ≥ 80 Under $500K Clear all

AStrongest tier

Auntie Anne's

976 contacts

Investment

$158K – $836K

Item 19 (Reported)

$792K

Outlet subset

Units

1,247+7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.7%(n=78)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Once Upon A Child

453 contacts

Investment

$356K – $486K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

441+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.6%(n=228)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Plato’s Closet®

535 contacts

Investment

$356K – $468K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

526+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

2.1%(n=229)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Metal Supermarkets

97 contacts

Investment

$398K – $671K

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.2M

Units

99+18%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

14.3%(n=70)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Wild Birds Unlimited

362 contacts

Investment

$227K – $379K

Item 19 (Reported)

$858K

Units

341+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.0%(n=161)

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Monkee’s

14 contacts

Investment

$297K – $535K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Outlet subset

Units

57+58%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Poolwerx

46 contacts

Investment

$105K – $143K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Per franchisee, not per outlet

Units

95+53%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Play It Again Sports

321 contacts

Investment

$346K – $460K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

309+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.0%(n=114)

Retail

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FDD '26

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