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)

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FWeakest tier

Mainstream Boutique

71 contacts

Investment

$198K – $361K

Item 19 (Reported)

$482K

Outlet subset

Units

67-12%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

42.9%(n=21)

Retail

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Pita Pit

55 contacts

Investment

$353K – $685K

Item 19 (Reported)

$397K

Units

58-43%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

23.5%(n=83)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Cousins Maine Lobster

5 contacts

Investment

$267K – $969K

Item 19 (Reported)

$891K

Units

4-43%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Gymboree Play & Music

56 contacts

Investment

$160K – $393K

Item 19 (Reported)

$255K

Units

41-11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~13.3%(n=18)

Education

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

SarahCare

22 contacts

Investment

$351K – $921K

Item 19 (Reported)

$712K

Outlet subset

Units

21-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~33.3%(n=17)

Education

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Nautical Bowls

35 contacts

Investment

$220K – $440K

Item 19 (Reported)

$357K

Units

72+180%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

20.0%(n=67)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Flip Flop Shops

60 contacts

Investment

$183K – $349K

Item 19 (Reported)

$473K

Outlet subset

Units

47-16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

52.6%(n=26)

Retail

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Frutta Bowls

48 contacts

Investment

$388K – $633K

Item 19 (Reported)

$451K

Outlet subset

Units

26-14%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

20.0%(n=20)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

FWeakest tier

Dunn Brothers Coffee®

49 contacts

Investment

$456K – $799K

Item 19 (Reported)

$600K

Outlet subset

Units

48-17%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

23.1%(n=30)

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

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