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

Jersey Mike's

3085 contacts

Investment

$436K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.4M

Units

3,227+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.4%(n=667)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

SE

Surface Experts

Investment

$156K – $273K

Item 19 (Reported)

$703K

Units

103+36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

2.5%(n=40)

Home Services

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Units

81+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

All County®

59 contacts

Investment

$86K – $118K

Item 19 (Reported)

$417K

Units

88+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

50.0%(n=21)

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Trublue

Investment

$70K – $96K

Item 19 (Reported)

$438K

Units

135+44%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Home Services

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Pigtails & Crewcuts

91 contacts

Investment

$130K – $283K

Item 19 (Reported)

$324K

Units

80+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.6%(n=28)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

80 contacts

Investment

$644K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

424+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Christian Brothers Automotive

41 contacts

Investment

$515K – $650K

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.9M

Units

326+16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=295)

Automotive

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Another Broken Egg Cafe

56 contacts

Investment

$793K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

105+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=17)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

7 Brew

41 contacts

Investment

$894K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

321

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=22)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Rock N Roll Sushi

12 contacts

Investment

$333K – $798K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

72+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

ASI Sign Systems

37 contacts

Investment

$309K – $329K

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.7M

Units

24+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Business Services

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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

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Gyu-Kaku

30 contacts

Investment

$2.3M – $4.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

60+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

First Watch

100 contacts

Investment

$1.2M – $2.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

474+23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Raceway

25 contacts

Investment

$198K – $585K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

236+16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Michelin® Commercial Service Network™

100 contacts

Investment

$189K – $4.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

340+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Taco Bell Express

36 contacts

Investment

$287K – $856K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

235+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.1%(n=160)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Real Producers

100 contacts

Investment

$2K – $12K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

153+28%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Real Estate

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FDD '25

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Another Broken Egg Cafe

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Gyu-Kaku

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Real Producers

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Surface Experts

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All County®

Trublue

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Christian Brothers Automotive

Another Broken Egg Cafe

7 Brew

Rock N Roll Sushi

ASI Sign Systems

Panda Express

Gyu-Kaku

First Watch

Raceway

Michelin® Commercial Service Network™

Taco Bell Express

Real Producers