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.
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
Pro monthly
Full Workspace access and unlimited deep dives for serious comparison.
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
Pro six months
Built for a full decision cycle and the most cost-effective option.
Covers a full franchise decision cycle and costs less than six separate monthly payments.
- Everything in Pro monthly
- Best for a full franchise decision cycle
- Revisit and refine your shortlist over time
- Most cost-effective option
Free vs Pro — at a glance
Pro Monthly and Pro 6 months include the same features. The difference is billing.
| Feature | Free | Pro Monthly | Pro 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detail views | 20 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Filter changes | 40 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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.