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Lowest-royalty fast food & quick-service restaurant franchises
The 15 fast food & quick-service restaurant 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 | Nguyen's Kitchen | 0% | — | Medium |
| 2 | Pokitomik | 0% | — | Medium |
| 3 | Rooster & Rice · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $32,510,060 – $46,750,046 | Medium |
| 4 | Wings Etc. · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 5 | Angry Chickz · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $611,000 – $1,512,000 | Medium |
| 6 | Al Manakeesh · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | — | Medium |
| 7 | Los Pollos Bros Franchise Operations · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $274,800 – $592,000 | Medium |
| 8 | Pizza Karma | 1% | $317,250 – $582,000 | Medium |
| 9 | Pizza Pit | 1% | $268,738 – $457,344 | High |
| 10 | Vabbe Pizza | 1% | $91,325 – $537,580 | Medium |
| 11 | Yogis Grill · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $436,800 – $903,600 | Medium |
| 12 | 5 Tacos and Beers · Item 19 ✓ | 1.5% | $764,500 – $1,527,000 | Medium |
| 13 | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue · Item 19 ✓ | 1.5% | $253,950 – $888,460 | Medium |
| 14 | Checkers Restaurant or Rally's Restaurant | 2% | $449,000 – $1,915,000 | High |
| 15 | Checkers Restaurants | 2% | $449,000 – $1,915,000 | 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, 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.