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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Score ≥ 80 Over $150K Consolidated ownership Clear all

AStrongest tier

Penn Station East Coast Subs

97 contacts

Investment

$474K – $765K

Item 19 (Reported)

$815K

Units

322+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=14)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

ZIPS Cleaners

69 contacts

Investment

$762K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

72+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~100.0%(n=15)

Cleaning & Maintenance

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Any Lab Test Now

35 contacts

Investment

$171K – $298K

Item 19 (Reported)

$386K

Company-owned only

Units

244+15%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Healthcare

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Prism Specialties

37 contacts

Investment

$162K – $262K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Per franchisee, not per outletOutlet subset

Units

166+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Cleaning & Maintenance

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Great Clips

4789 contacts

Investment

$188K – $420K

Item 19 (Reported)

$411K

Units

4,441+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

5.3%(n=604)

Personal Care & Beauty

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