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Lowest-royalty home services & home improvement franchises
The 15 home services & home improvement 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 | Proslat | 0% | $134,950 – $372,850 | Medium |
| 2 | Archadeck Outdoor Living · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $215,400 – $239,300 | Low |
| 3 | HFC KTU LLC (Kitchen Tune Up) · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $129,930 – $188,850 | Medium |
| 4 | HomeField Onsite Environmental · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $306,400 – $556,100 | Medium |
| 5 | The Grout Doctor · Item 19 ✓ | 1.5% | $24,065 – $38,085 | Medium |
| 6 | Augusta Lawn Care · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | — | Medium |
| 7 | Culligan International Company | 2% | $130,000 – $815,601 | Medium |
| 8 | Junk Start · Item 19 ✓ | 2.5% | $134,464 – $335,565 | Medium |
| 9 | MaidPro · Item 19 ✓ | 2.5% | $109,860 – $158,650 | Medium |
| 10 | Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA | 2.5% | $74,305 – $101,230 | Medium |
| 11 | 1-800 Striper · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | — | Low |
| 12 | BlueFrog Plumbing+Drain · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $144,498 – $345,648 | Medium |
| 13 | Fame Hardwood · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $138,900 – $222,000 | Low |
| 14 | FUSE · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $79,701 – $247,800 | Low |
| 15 | Helpful Heroes · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $74,564 – $129,609 | Medium |
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.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against home services peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.