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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 3,070 Franchise Brands (2026)

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Under $50K Mixed consolidation Clear all

AStrongest tier

Surface Specialists

34 contacts

Investment

$43K – $56K

Item 19 (Reported)

$296K

Units

44-8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (1)

Home Services

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Real Producers

192 contacts

Investment

$2K – $12K

Item 19 (Reported)

Partial, no average

Units

153+28%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Real Estate

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Wize Computing Academy

11 contacts

Investment

$49K – $79K

Item 19 (Reported)

$109K

Per franchisee

Units

30+275%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Itex

43 contacts

Investment

$10K – $38K

Item 19 (Reported)

Partial, no average

Units

33-8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Business Services

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Afficient Academy

9 contacts

Investment

$47K – $142K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

10+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Education

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Maid Green Made Clean Since 2006

5 contacts

Investment

$43K – $74K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

6+25%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (2)

Cleaning & Maintenance

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FDD '24

BAbove average

Century 21®

1616 contacts

Investment

$36K – $286K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

1,685-7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

11.8%(n=207)

Real Estate

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Coldwell Banker

1261 contacts

Investment

$34K – $334K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

1,781-4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

16.3%(n=78)

Real Estate

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FDD '26

BAbove average

Coast Hotels

8 contacts

Investment

$43K – $571K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (1)

Lodging

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FDD '23

BAbove average

Foliage Design Systems

13 contacts

Investment

$44K – $64K

Item 19 (Reported)

Partial, no average

Units

22-14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (4)

Business Services

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FDD '23

CAverage

Cooper’s Scoopers

4 contacts

Investment

$26K – $80K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Pet Services

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FDD '26

DBelow average

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

287 contacts

Investment

$34K – $269K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

362-10%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Real Estate

Report data issue

FDD '26

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