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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Aire Serv (h&ac)

Kwik Kar Oil & Lube

Golden Fried Chicken/golden Ch

Egg & I Restaurant (the)

Computertots

Sandler Sales Institute

B.o.r. Restoration

Fast-fix Jewelry Repairs

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade

World Of Beer

Carstar Automotive

Georgia Carpet Outlets

Tune Up; The Manly Salon

Health Mart Pharmacies

Foster Freeze

Handel's Ice Cream

Home Care Assistance 1-866-4-l

Jan-pro Cleaning Systems

Desert Sun

Waffle House

Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut

Wnb Factory

Verlo Mattress Factory Stores

Gionino's Pizzeria, Inc.

Express Personnel Services

Luv 2 Play

Paul W. Davis Systems

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Raining Berries

Shipley Donut Shop

Unocal 76

Ronzio

Yogen Fruz

Insty-prints

Pinch-a-penny

Lamar's Donuts

Discovery Zone (children's Gym

Seva Beauty

Image360

Super Valu Supermarket

John Deere

Roosters

Novus Glass/novus Auto Glass

Kawasaki

The Athlete's Foot

Bella Bridesmaid

Country Inn

Dirty Dough

Sonesta Select

Knights Inn