Pricing
Browse, filter, compare, and risk-rate every brand for free. No login. Paid products unlock FDD analysis and owner contacts for due diligence.
Built from public FDD filings & SBA loan data
4,973
Brands graded
149K+
SBA loans tracked
279K+
Owner contacts
$0
From franchisors
All data sourced from public FDD filings + SBA 7(a) FOIA records. FranchiseVerdict takes no franchisor money; revenue comes from paid-for data products only. See methodology.
Why FranchiseVerdict is different
Most franchise sites help franchisors collect leads. FranchiseVerdict helps buyers do diligence. We use public FDD filings, SBA loan records, and owner-contact disclosures so you can compare costs, revenue disclosures, risk signals, fees, and current and former franchisee contacts before you commit — with no franchisor paying for placement.
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Everything you need to evaluate a franchise as an investment.
Key FDD financials, litigation & unit trends per brand.
Bundles from $3.50/brand
Accuracy promise: if you find material inaccuracies, request a full refund within 7 days. Terms · Privacy
279K+ owner contacts across 4,973 brands · source-verified against FDD Item 20
Franchisee phone numbers from FDD Item 20.
Bundles from $30/brand · save up to 39%
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For personal due diligence only — not for telemarketing or automated outreach. Some numbers, especially for former owners, may be outdated.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Free | FDD Reports | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browse brands | |||
| Verdict grades (A–F) | |||
| Investment ranges | |||
| Revenue data (Item 19) | |||
| SBA charge-off rates | |||
| FDD financial analysis | |||
| Litigation & bankruptcy details | |||
| Owner phone numbers (CSV) | |||
| Terminated owner contacts | |||
| Brand-specific validation questions |
Browse brands
Verdict grades (A–F)
Investment ranges
Revenue data (Item 19)
SBA charge-off rates
FDD financial analysis
Litigation & bankruptcy details
Owner phone numbers (CSV)
Terminated owner contacts
Brand-specific validation questions
What an owner-contact export looks like
Each $49 purchase is a CSV of current and former franchisees from FDD Item 20, plus brand-specific validation questions. The sample below is redacted — full names and numbers unlock after purchase.
| Name | Phone | Status | State | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J***** D. | (512) ***-**42 | Current | TX | 2019 |
| M***** R. | (704) ***-**18 | Current | NC | 2021 |
| A***** K. | (602) ***-**07 | Former | AZ | 2017 |
Redacted sample for format illustration only. Actual contacts are extracted from public FDD Item 20 filings.
Want to see a report before you buy? Open a live sample: FDD report (PDF)
FDD pricing
Every FDD includes the complete filing as a downloadable PDF. Buy one at a time or save up to 30% with a bundle.
$5 per document
One FDD for one brand. Pay once, keep forever.
FDDs for 5 brands of your choice. Credits never expire.
FDDs for 10 brands. Ideal for comparing a full shortlist of candidates.
After purchase, you'll receive credits to redeem on any brand's FDD page. Credits never expire.
Contacts pricing
Every tier includes the same deliverables: phone numbers, validation questions, and a CSV export per brand.
$49 per brand
Franchisee contacts for one brand. Pay once, keep forever.
Contacts for 3 brands of your choice. Credits never expire.
Contacts for 5 brands. Ideal for narrowing a shortlist of finalists.
After purchase, you'll receive credits to redeem on any brand's contacts page. Credits never expire.
Accuracy promise: if you find material inaccuracies, request a full refund within 7 days. Terms
How we compare
| Platform | Cost | Model | FDD data | Contacts | SBA data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDD Intelligence | $2,388/yr | Subscription | |||
| Vetted Biz | $588/yr | Subscription | |||
| FRANdata | ~$1,500+/yr | Subscription | |||
| Franchise Grade | ~$400/yr | Subscription | |||
| FranchiseVerdict | $490 total | Pay per brand |
Pricing sourced from public pricing pages, May 2025. FranchiseVerdict does not guarantee competitor pricing accuracy.
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