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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FWeakest tier

Elite Tutoring Place

6 contacts

Investment

$47K – $93K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

6+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Education

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

Bubble Bus

6 contacts

Investment

$121K – $147K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

9+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

@properties

4 contacts

Investment

$64K – $433K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

44-40%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Real Estate

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Falbo Bros Pizzeria

18 contacts

Investment

$40K – $160K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

7-22%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

Ledgers

3 contacts

Investment

$48K – $90K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

2-75%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Financial Services

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

CKO Kickboxing

31 contacts

Investment

$128K – $303K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

52-20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

20.0%(n=47)

Health & Fitness

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Smoothie Factory / Smoothie Factory+Kitchen

21 contacts

Investment

$279K – $475K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

7-67%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

40.5%(n=43)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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