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Retail franchises ranked by average revenue
15 retail franchises ranked by the average unit revenue they disclose in FDD Item 19. Revenue is not profit — it is sales before royalties, rent, labor and the ad fund come out. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Avg unit revenue | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoker's Destiny Smoke Shop · Item 19 ✓ | $2,937,632 | — | Medium |
| 2 | Petland · Item 19 ✓ | $2,879,481 | $315,500 – $1,080,500 | Medium |
| 3 | French Florist · Item 19 ✓ | $2,226,102 | $242,675 – $398,675 | Medium |
| 4 | Metal Supermarkets Franchising America · Item 19 ✓ | $2,192,668 | $397,500 – $670,500 | Medium |
| 5 | Season 2 · Item 19 ✓ | $1,997,538 | $188,559 – $276,059 | Low |
| 6 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | $1,696,642 | $228,500 – $545,000 | Low |
| 7 | Bobbles & Lace · Item 19 ✓ | $1,690,873 | $163,175 – $300,000 | Low |
| 8 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | $1,687,240 | $352,000 – $651,500 | Low |
| 9 | HobbyTown®/HobbyTown USA® · Item 19 ✓ | $1,627,084 | $327,100 – $458,000 | Medium |
| 10 | True Society · Item 19 ✓ | $1,590,167 | $221,000 – $600,000 | Medium |
| 11 | Music Go Round · Item 19 ✓ | $1,578,281 | $335,300 – $443,700 | Low |
| 12 | Verlo Mattress · Item 19 ✓ | $1,339,011 | $197,611 – $539,920 | Medium |
| 13 | Plato's Closet · Item 19 ✓ | $1,307,875 | $355,700 – $467,900 | Low |
| 14 | Once Upon A Child · Item 19 ✓ | $1,268,984 | $355,700 – $485,900 | Low |
| 15 | Play It Again Sports · Item 19 ✓ | $1,172,630 | $346,300 – $459,700 | 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.
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