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Lowest-royalty Food & beverage franchises
The 15 food & beverage franchises with the lowest ongoing royalty (FDD Item 6). Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Royalty | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Man Nut + Fruit Co. | 0% | $15,360 – $16,100 | High |
| 2 | Mr. Fries Man · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $285,000 – $578,000 | Low |
| 3 | Watermill Express | 0% | $662,616 – $962,529 | Medium |
| 4 | Born from the Lime Truck · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $101,320 – $204,625 | Medium |
| 5 | Buns on Fire | 1% | $255,000 – $462,000 | Medium |
| 6 | Genji Sushi Bars | 1% | $42,170 – $133,500 | Medium |
| 7 | Holiday Stationstores | 1% | — | Medium |
| 8 | The Growler Guys | 1% | $211,900 – $448,500 | High |
| 9 | Yung De Jeng (Master) | 1.5% | $253,900 – $283,900 | Medium |
| 10 | YUNG DE JENG INC. (Area) | 1.5% | $320,500 – $529,600 | Medium |
| 11 | Presotea (USA) Co., Ltd. (Master Franchise) | 1.67% | $193,300 – $242,000 | Medium |
| 12 | CoCo / Doka | 2% | $49,400 – $142,400 | Medium |
| 13 | Ghost Kitchens | 2% | — | Medium |
| 14 | Harumama | 2% | — | Medium |
| 15 | Jeff's Bagel Run · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | $575,722 – $997,972 | Low |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown, free.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.