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)

AStrongest tier

Christian Brothers Automotive

18 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

Jersey Mike's

3084 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

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Combined outlet types

Units

81+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

SE

Surface Experts

Investment

$156K – $273K

Item 19 (Reported)

$721K

Outlet subset

Units

103+36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

25.0%(n=40)

Home Services

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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 '26

AStrongest tier

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

79 contacts

Investment

$644K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

424+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Rock N Roll Sushi

9 contacts

Investment

$333K – $798K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

72+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

ASI Sign Systems

34 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

Kolache Factory

30 contacts

Investment

$642K – $937K

Item 19 (Reported)

$960K

Units

60+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

13.0%(n=31)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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

7 Brew

18 contacts

Investment

$894K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

321

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Salata

7 contacts

Investment

$286K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Outlet subset

Units

90+14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~11.1%(n=18)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Randy's Donuts

10 contacts

Investment

$241K – $789K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Incl. company outlets

Units

23+140%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

1 contacts

Investment

$815K – $2.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.2M

Outlet subset

Units

101

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

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

Raceway

17 contacts

Investment

$198K – $585K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

236+16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

First Watch

97 contacts

Investment

$1.2M – $2.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

474+23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Michelin® Commercial Service Network™

348 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

SalonCentric

73 contacts

Investment

$320K – $505K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

98+390%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Personal Care & Beauty

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Taco Bell Express

36 contacts

Investment

$288K – $858K

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

CAverage

Pollo Campero

18 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $3.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.9M

Units

92+36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

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Ownership structure

Christian Brothers Automotive

Jersey Mike's

Lightbridge Academy

Surface Experts

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Rock N Roll Sushi

ASI Sign Systems

Kolache Factory

Panda Express

7 Brew

Salata

Randy's Donuts

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

Gyu-Kaku

Raceway

First Watch

Michelin® Commercial Service Network™

SalonCentric

Taco Bell Express

Pollo Campero

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Ownership structure

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Christian Brothers Automotive

Jersey Mike's

Lightbridge Academy

Surface Experts

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Rock N Roll Sushi

ASI Sign Systems

Kolache Factory

Panda Express

7 Brew

Salata

Randy's Donuts

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

Gyu-Kaku

Raceway

First Watch

Michelin® Commercial Service Network™

SalonCentric

Taco Bell Express

Pollo Campero