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Franchise categories
2603 brands across 18 industries, each read from its most recent Franchise Disclosure Document. Pick a category for every brand's cost, earnings disclosure, closure rate and risk — plus the category's rankings.
Automotive franchises 85 brands · 51% disclose earnings · median $432,600 Beauty & personal care franchises 98 brands · 73% disclose earnings · median $429,500 Business services franchises 124 brands · 52% disclose earnings · median $103,547 Child services & education franchises 141 brands · 67% disclose earnings · median $143,000 Cleaning & restoration franchises 115 brands · 73% disclose earnings · median $180,050 Financial services franchises 23 brands · 43% disclose earnings · median $91,125 Fitness franchises 188 brands · 63% disclose earnings · median $498,093 Food & beverage franchises 486 brands · 43% disclose earnings · median $385,713 Full-service restaurant franchises 81 brands · 56% disclose earnings · median $1,298,250 Health & wellness franchises 148 brands · 59% disclose earnings · median $383,488 Home services franchises 308 brands · 77% disclose earnings · median $160,425 Pet services franchises 62 brands · 79% disclose earnings · median $365,613 Quick-service restaurant franchises 383 brands · 57% disclose earnings · median $615,000 Real estate franchises 54 brands · 26% disclose earnings · median $163,547 Retail franchises 80 brands · 64% disclose earnings · median $319,750 Senior & home care franchises 78 brands · 68% disclose earnings · median $139,113 Staffing & recruiting franchises 18 brands · 61% disclose earnings · median $138,600 Travel & hospitality franchises 131 brands · 49% disclose earnings · median $3,666,283
This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.