About FranDB
Our Mission
FranDB was built to bring transparency to franchise investing. We believe that prospective franchisees deserve easy access to the same data that franchise brokers and consultants use to evaluate opportunities.
Our platform aggregates and analyzes Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), making it easy to research franchise costs, financial performance, litigation history, and growth trends.
What We Offer
FDD Data Analysis
We extract and structure key data points from FDDs including investment costs, franchise fees, royalty rates, and Item 19 financial performance representations.
AI Research Assistant
Our AI-powered chat can answer specific questions about any franchise in our database, helping you dig deeper into the details that matter.
SBA Loan Data
We track SBA 7(a) loans issued to franchisees, giving you insight into real financing activity and lender confidence in specific brands.
Franchise Comparisons
Compare franchises side-by-side across investment costs, fees, unit economics, and system growth metrics.
Our Data Sources
All franchise data on FranDB comes from official Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). These are documents that franchisors are legally required to provide to prospective franchisees, containing detailed information about fees, costs, financial performance, and more.
Important Disclaimer
FranDB is an independent research platform and is not affiliated with any franchisor. The information provided is for educational and research purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always review the complete FDD and consult with qualified professionals before making any franchise investment decision.
Contact Us
Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our contact page to get in touch.