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Every industry ClearlyFDD publishes a breakdown for. Open a category to read its brands side by side — total investment, U.S. unit count, royalty, and whether the brand discloses an Item 19 — with every figure taken from that brand’s latest filed FDD rather than its marketing.

§ 13 categories · 7 subcategories · 197 brands with a published breakdown

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Each listing shows the brands that have a published breakdown on this site, alongside how many brands the category holds in the full FDD database. Search every brand in the directory →

Food

Explore food franchise opportunities with verified FDD data. Compare investment costs, unit counts, and Item 19 availability for top food brands.

77 with a published breakdown

654 on file

Food subcategories

Fast Food

Compare fast food franchise opportunities with verified FDD data. Review investment ranges, unit counts, and Item 19 availability for top QSR brands.

11 with a published breakdown

47 on file

Pizza

Explore pizza franchise opportunities. Compare investment costs, delivery models, unit counts, and FDD insights for top pizza brands.

8 with a published breakdown

42 on file

Sandwich

Compare sandwich franchise opportunities with verified FDD data. Review investment ranges, unit counts, and Item 19 data for top sandwich brands.

7 with a published breakdown

26 on file

Chicken

Explore chicken franchise opportunities. Compare investment costs, unit counts, and FDD data for top chicken restaurant brands.

8 with a published breakdown

22 on file

Dessert & Ice Cream

Compare dessert and ice cream franchise opportunities. Review investment ranges, seasonal considerations, and FDD insights for top dessert brands.

12 with a published breakdown

54 on file

Casual Dining

Explore casual dining franchise opportunities. Compare investment costs, unit counts, and FDD data for top sit-down restaurant brands.

9 with a published breakdown

86 on file

Coffee & Cafe

Compare coffee and cafe franchise opportunities. Review investment ranges, drive-thru models, unit economics, and FDD insights for top coffee brands.

6 with a published breakdown

42 on file

Fitness

Compare fitness franchise FDDs — investment, fees, and unit counts for brands like Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory, and Planet Fitness.

12 with a published breakdown

87 on file

Beauty & Personal Care

Compare beauty and personal care franchise opportunities — hair salons, skincare, and grooming brands. Review investment costs, unit counts, and FDD insights.

10 with a published breakdown

70 on file

Home Services

Compare home services franchise opportunities including restoration, cleaning, and maintenance brands. Review investment costs, territories, and FDD data.

11 with a published breakdown

302 on file

Automotive

Explore automotive franchise opportunities including oil change, detailing, and repair brands. Compare costs, unit counts, and FDD insights.

9 with a published breakdown

61 on file

Pet Services

Compare pet services franchise opportunities including grooming, boarding, daycare, and training brands. Review investment costs and FDD data.

6 with a published breakdown

42 on file

Senior Care

Explore senior care franchise opportunities including home care, assisted living, and companion services. Compare investment costs and FDD insights.

6 with a published breakdown

57 on file

Childcare & Education

Compare childcare and education franchise opportunities including daycare, tutoring, and enrichment brands. Review investment costs and FDD analysis.

8 with a published breakdown

93 on file

Retail

Explore retail franchise opportunities including convenience stores, specialty shops, and consumer services. Compare investment costs and FDD data.

10 with a published breakdown

60 on file

Business Services

Compare business services franchise opportunities including staffing, consulting, and commercial services. Review investment costs and FDD analysis.

19 with a published breakdown

137 on file

Real Estate

Compare real estate franchise opportunities including brokerage and home-buying brands. Review investment costs, unit counts, and FDD insights.

7 with a published breakdown

32 on file

Hotels

Compare hotel franchise opportunities across economy, midscale, upscale, and luxury tiers. Review investment ranges, brand affiliations, and FDD insights.

16 with a published breakdown

156 on file

Medical

Explore medical franchise opportunities including urgent care, primary care clinics, and specialty medical services. Compare investment costs and FDD data.

6 with a published breakdown

41 on file