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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CAverage

Pollo Campero

18 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $3.8M

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.9M

Units

92+36%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Quick-Service Restaurants

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FDD '24

CAverage

2nd Family

26 contacts

Investment

$120K – $218K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Per franchisee, not per outletIncl. company outlets

Units

25+300%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Senior Care

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FDD '26

CAverage

bb.q Chicken

73 contacts

Investment

$661K – $1.3M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

208+67%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=38)

Full-Service Restaurants

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FDD '25

CAverage

GoliathTech

42 contacts

Investment

$100K – $244K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

108+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Home Services

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FDD '26

CAverage

Mosquito Hunters

105 contacts

Investment

$118K – $140K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

145+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

25.0%(n=27)

Business Services

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FDD '26

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