Plain terms.

Last updated May 9, 2026.

What this site is

FranchiseVerdict is an independent research database. The data is extracted from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures. None of it is investment advice. Read the full FDD and consult a franchise attorney before you sign anything.

Free use

You may use the free data for personal research, journalism, or education. Bulk scraping and resale are not permitted.

Paid contacts ($49 per brand)

One-time purchase. Once paid, you may use the franchisee phone numbers for due diligence calls. You may not redistribute the list, sell it, or use it for marketing campaigns. We extracted these numbers from the brand's Item 20 disclosure; they are public records but they are also people, and we expect you to call as a researcher, not a marketer.

Accuracy

We extract from FDD filings using a documented pipeline (see Methodology). Errors happen. If you spot one, email fixes@franchiseverdict.com and we will check the source PDF.

Liability

FranchiseVerdict is provided as-is. We do not guarantee any specific franchise outcome. Past unit performance, default rates, and litigation history do not predict future results.