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FDD financials, franchisee contacts, SBA loan data, and more — structured and searchable across 1,779+ franchise brands. Whether you're buying, advising, investing, or selling to franchisees.
1,779+ franchise brands in our database
Franchise research is broken
Buying a franchise is a six-figure decision, but the information you need to make it wisely is expensive, scattered, and hard to use.
FDDs cost $300-$500 each
Franchise brokers and legal databases charge hundreds per document. Researching even a handful of brands costs thousands before you learn anything.
Hours of manual reading per franchise
FDDs are 300+ page legal documents. Extracting fees, investment ranges, and revenue data means hours of reading — per franchise.
No way to compare side by side
Without structured data, comparing franchises on costs, growth, and financial performance is nearly impossible. You're stuck in spreadsheet hell.
Key data is buried or hidden
Franchisee contacts, litigation history, default rates — the most important due diligence data is scattered across hundreds of pages or not available at all.
One platform. Every franchise. Structured data you can actually use.
Built for serious franchise research
Whether you're buying your first franchise or evaluating your fiftieth, FranDB gives you the data you need.
First-Time Franchise Buyers
You're exploring franchise ownership for the first time. Understand costs, obligations, and which brands actually perform — without spending thousands on consultants or brokers.
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Multi-Unit Operators
You already own franchises and want to expand into new brands. Compare financial performance, territory availability, and growth trends across your shortlist in minutes.
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Consultants, Brokers & Investors
You advise clients or evaluate franchise brands as investments. Access structured FDD data, SBA loan default rates, unit economics, and litigation history — all in one place.
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Vendors & Service Providers
You sell products or services to franchisees. Use our franchisee contact database to find decision-makers at thousands of franchise locations across the country.
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We read the FDDs so you don't have to. Every data point extracted, structured, and ready to search.
Complete FDD Documents
Download full Franchise Disclosure Documents — every page, every exhibit. Fees, obligations, territory rights, financial statements, and franchisee lists.
Financial Performance Data
Item 19 financial performance representations extracted and structured. Revenue ranges, profit margins, and unit economics — ready to analyze.
Franchisee Contact Lists
Names, phone numbers, and locations of current and former franchisees pulled directly from FDDs. Talk to real owners before you invest.
SBA Loan & Default Data
Real SBA loan data for franchise businesses — approval rates, loan amounts, and default rates. See how lenders view each brand.
AI-Extracted & Structured
Every data point is extracted from real FDDs using AI, then normalized and structured so you can search, filter, and compare across brands instantly.
Litigation & Bankruptcy History
Lawsuits, bankruptcy filings, and regulatory actions extracted from every FDD. Know the risks before you sign.
New FDDs added every single day
We monitor state franchise registrations daily and add new FDDs as soon as they're filed. 260 new filings added in the last 30 days alone.
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Prospective franchisees, multi-unit operators, consultants, investors, and vendors use FranDB to make smarter franchise decisions.
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