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.

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AStrongest tier

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

147 contacts

Investment

$595K – $935K

Item 19 (Reported)

$835K

Units

153+26%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.3%(n=67)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Cowboy Chicken

10 contacts

Investment

$582K – $1.4M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.8M

Incl. company outlets

Units

18+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Panera Bread

69 contacts

Investment

$1.3M – $4.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.6M

Units

2,206+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Planet Fitness

2590 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $5.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.9M

Units

2,568+10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Health & Fitness

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Hampton by Hilton

93 contacts

Investment

$17.0M – $24.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

2,390+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.3%(n=195)

Lodging

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FDD '26

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