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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FWeakest tier

Wireless

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

37.5%(n=24)

Retail

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FWeakest tier

Apricot Lane

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

24.0%(n=65)

Retail

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SBA data only

FWeakest tier

Pro Image

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

23.3%(n=30)

Retail

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SBA data only

FWeakest tier

Pet Supplies Plus System

Partial Data

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FWeakest tier

Do It Best Hardware

Partial Data

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FWeakest tier

Wild Bird Centers

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

20.8%(n=24)

Retail

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SBA data only

FWeakest tier

Batteries Plus Bulbs

Investment

N/A

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

22.5%(n=48)

Retail

Report data issue

SBA data only

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