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Franchise categories
2258 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 74 brands · 50% disclose earnings · median $366,361 Beauty & personal care franchises 82 brands · 70% disclose earnings · median $425,565 Business services franchises 100 brands · 50% disclose earnings · median $103,290 Child services & education franchises 119 brands · 63% disclose earnings · median $130,714 Cleaning & restoration franchises 100 brands · 72% disclose earnings · median $171,457 Financial services franchises 16 brands · 38% disclose earnings · median $88,750 Fitness franchises 157 brands · 59% disclose earnings · median $484,574 Food & beverage franchises 437 brands · 41% disclose earnings · median $373,609 Full-service restaurant franchises 71 brands · 55% disclose earnings · median $1,332,500 Health & wellness franchises 122 brands · 57% disclose earnings · median $380,919 Home services franchises 261 brands · 78% disclose earnings · median $162,725 Pet services franchises 53 brands · 77% disclose earnings · median $349,663 Quick-service restaurant franchises 347 brands · 56% disclose earnings · median $603,906 Real estate franchises 48 brands · 23% disclose earnings · median $157,143 Retail franchises 76 brands · 64% disclose earnings · median $311,882 Senior & home care franchises 63 brands · 68% disclose earnings · median $136,938 Staffing & recruiting franchises 17 brands · 65% disclose earnings · median $133,000 Travel & hospitality franchises 115 brands · 50% disclose earnings · median $3,499,492
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.