Choose the plan that fits your franchise search

Free is great for exploring. Pro unlocks Workspace and unlimited deep dives so you can compare brands properly and make a confident decision.

Free

Get a feel for how ChainAI turns a crowded franchise market into a focused short list.

$0

Best for early exploration. Upgrade when you start building a shortlist.

  • Explore thousands of brands in Franchise Explorer
  • Use core filters like budget, sector, and geography
  • Up to 20 brand detail views
  • Up to 40 filter changes
  • Workspace tools are Pro only
Start for free

Pro monthly

Full Workspace access and unlimited deep dives for serious comparison.

$39
per month

Cancel any time. Ideal if you are in a focused research phase.

  • Full Workspace access (pipeline, notes, comparisons)
  • Unlimited brand detail views and filtering
  • Fee, investment, and unit economics breakdowns
  • Exportable summaries for advisors or lenders
Best value

Pro six months

Built for a full decision cycle and the most cost-effective option.

$199
for six months access

Covers a full franchise decision cycle and costs less than six separate monthly payments.

Best for a full decision cycle. Save $35 vs monthly (6 months).
  • Everything in Pro monthly
  • Best for a full franchise decision cycle
  • Revisit and refine your shortlist over time
  • Most cost-effective option
Pro is built for the serious phase of buying a franchise: building a shortlist, comparing apples to apples, capturing notes, and coming back to the same set of brands over multiple sessions.

Free vs Pro — at a glance

Pro Monthly and Pro 6 months include the same features. The difference is billing.

Matrix shows availability by plan.
FeatureFreePro MonthlyPro 6 months
Explorer access
Detail views20UnlimitedUnlimited
Filter changes40UnlimitedUnlimited
Workspace pipeline (identified → intro drafted → intro sent → FDD requested → received)
Workspace notes & decision log
Side-by-side comparison table (incl. industry averages)
Growth vs Stability 2x2 matrix
Distributions view (saved brands vs industry)
Brand tailored interview guide
Brand tailored negotiation prep
Approach letters/templates
Export/share summaries (advisor/lender)

Visiting without an account: up to 10 detail views and 20 filter changes.

ChainAI is not a broker dealer and does not receive commissions from franchisors. We charge a subscription fee so that our incentives are aligned with your decision quality, not with any specific brand.