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 3,070 Franchise Brands (2026)

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FWeakest tier

Falbo Bros Pizzeria

18 contacts

Investment

$40K – $160K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

7-22%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '23

FWeakest tier

AmeriSpec

99 contacts

Investment

$76K – $93K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

105-34%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~20.0%(n=10)

Automotive

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Ledgers

3 contacts

Investment

$48K – $90K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

2-75%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Financial Services

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Fruitfull

29 contacts

Investment

$91K – $112K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

16-48%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~20.0%(n=11)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

FWeakest tier

Help-U-Sell Real Estate

47 contacts

Investment

$30K – $68K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

42-40%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~33.3%(n=12)

Real Estate

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling

78 contacts

Investment

$30K – $187K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

94-51%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

31.2%(n=45)

Retail

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FDD '25

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