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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Orangetheory Fitness

Papa Murphy's

Phenix Salon Suites®

Romp n' Roll

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

Smoothie King

Sonic

Sunny Street Café

The Barbershop / The Guy’s Place

Uni K Wax Center

Wings Etc.

Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo

Big Air Trampoline Park

Church’s Texas Chicken

Color Me Mine

Duff’s Famous Wings

Face Foundrié

FIRE Fitness Camp

GNC

Mighty

Newk's Eatery

Primrose Schools

System4

The Brass Tap

Top Rail®

WaveMAX Laundry

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

Fosters Freeze

Hello Garage

Hooters

Hummus Republic

IV Nutrition

Madabolic

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

The Big Biscuit

The Dog Stop

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Basecamp Fitness

Blingle!

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Buffalo Wild Wings

Carbone's Pizza

Farmer Boys

Foster's Grille

Hand And Stone

JL Beers

Lennys Grill & Subs

Massage Envy