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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 3,433 Franchise Brands (2026)

18 results

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AStrongest tier

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts

Investment

$1.0M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.5M

Units

81+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=41)

Education

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

80 contacts

Investment

$644K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

424+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Christian Brothers Automotive

41 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

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 '24

AStrongest tier

7 Brew

41 contacts

Investment

$894K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.0M

Units

321

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=22)

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

Kolache Factory

30 contacts

Investment

$642K – $937K

Item 19 (Reported)

$908K

Units

60+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

13.0%(n=31)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

85 contacts

Investment

$1.6M – $7.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$4.4M

Units

78-3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Buona

4 contacts

Investment

$1.3M – $5.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.3M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Hurricane Grill & Wings / Hurricane Burgers Tacos Wings

46 contacts

Investment

$854K – $2.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.8M

Units

38-7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Cicis Pizza

100 contacts

Investment

$695K – $1.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

270

SBA 7(a) charge-off

24.1%(n=438)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Neehee's

3 contacts

Investment

$925K – $1.5M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.4M

Units

4+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

CAverage

Pollo Campero

24 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $3.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.2M

Units

92+36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

CAverage

Nancy’s® Pizzeria

37 contacts

Investment

$583K – $1.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

$958K

Units

29+7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

CAverage

Melting Pot®

100 contacts

Investment

$1.6M – $2.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.2M

Units

89-5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

29.3%(n=75)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

CAverage

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

7 contacts

Investment

$815K – $2.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.2M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

DBelow average

Elevation Burger

17 contacts

Investment

$517K – $2.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

32-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Hurts Donut

40 contacts

Investment

$504K – $825K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

16-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~37.5%(n=16)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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Lightbridge Academy

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Christian Brothers Automotive

Another Broken Egg Cafe

7 Brew

Panda Express

Kolache Factory

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Buona

Hurricane Grill & Wings / Hurricane Burgers Tacos Wings

Cicis Pizza

Neehee's

Pollo Campero

Nancy’s® Pizzeria

Melting Pot®

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

Elevation Burger

Hurts Donut

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Lightbridge Academy

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Christian Brothers Automotive

Another Broken Egg Cafe

7 Brew

Panda Express

Kolache Factory

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Buona

Hurricane Grill & Wings / Hurricane Burgers Tacos Wings

Cicis Pizza

Neehee's

Pollo Campero

Nancy’s® Pizzeria

Melting Pot®

Chopt Creative Salad Company®

Elevation Burger

Hurts Donut