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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Jimmy John's

Liberty Tax Service

Lifetime Green Coatings

Office Pride

Papa John's Pizza

Papa Johns

Randy's Donuts

Renue®

Sport Clips

Stemtree

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Venture X

Waxing the City

Ziebart

Barry Bagels

Bath Tune-Up

D.P. Dough

DumpStor

Firehouse Subs

Itan

Mobility City

Project LeanNation

Sit Still Kid’s Salon

Woofie’s

Ben & Jerry’s

Clothes Mentor

Home Clean Heroes

Keyrenter Property Management

Mad Science

Men In Kilts

Papa Murphy's

Romp n' Roll

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

Smoothie King

Sunny Street Café

The Barbershop / The Guy’s Place

The Grout Doctor®

Tip Top K9

Uni K Wax Center

Wings Etc.

Color Me Mine

Discovery Map

Face Foundrié

FIRE Fitness Camp

GNC

Mighty

Novus Glass

Options For Senior America

Painter1

Payroll Vault