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Best Retail franchises by the FDD numbers
The 15 retail franchises that clear both bars a buyer should demand: they disclose Item 19 earnings, and their franchised-outlet closure rate beats the category median (FDD Item 20). Ranked by closure rate — lowest first. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Once Upon a Child · Item 19 ✓ | 0.2% | $287,800 – $420,800 | Medium |
| 2 | Play It Again Sports · Item 19 ✓ | 0.3% | $346,300 – $459,700 | Low |
| 3 | Wild Birds Unlimited · Item 19 ✓ | 0.3% | $231,635 – $376,392 | Low |
| 4 | Once Upon A Child · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $355,700 – $485,900 | Low |
| 5 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | 0.6% | $228,500 – $545,000 | Low |
| 6 | Just Between Friends · Item 19 ✓ | 0.7% | $67,365 – $99,615 | Medium |
| 7 | Adam & Eve · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $170,415 – $365,410 | Medium |
| 8 | Ubreakifix by Asurion · Item 19 ✓ | 1.1% | $171,350 – $468,150 | Medium |
| 9 | Real Deals on Home Decor · Item 19 ✓ | 2.2% | $144,350 – $272,400 | Low |
| 10 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | 2.6% | $352,000 – $651,500 | Low |
| 11 | Petland · Item 19 ✓ | 2.9% | $315,500 – $1,080,500 | Medium |
| 12 | Batteries Plus · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $284,786 – $536,636 | Medium |
| 13 | Metal Supermarkets Franchising America · Item 19 ✓ | 3.3% | $397,500 – $670,500 | Medium |
| 14 | Woodcraft · Item 19 ✓ | 3.4% | $573,855 – $755,512 | Medium |
| 15 | Relax The Back · Item 19 ✓ | 3.7% | $190,250 – $392,310 | 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.
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