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 3,433 Franchise Brands (2026)

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AStrongest tier

85°C Bakery Cafe

8 contacts

Investment

$819K – $1.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

88+100%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

La Quinta by Wyndham

87 contacts

Investment

$13.1M – $18.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

864-4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

1.8%(n=327)

Lodging

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Hyatt Place

100 contacts

Investment

$23.4M – $29.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

347+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Lodging

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®

28 contacts

Investment

$70.4M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

18+25%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Lodging

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Holiday Inn Express

Investment

$13.9M – $20.9M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

N/A

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.2%(n=129)

Lodging

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FDD '26

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