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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 | French Florist · Item 19 ✓ | $2,226,102 | $242,675 – $398,675 | Medium |
| 5 | Metal Supermarkets Franchising America · Item 19 ✓ | $2,192,668 | $397,500 – $670,500 | Medium |
| 6 | Season 2 · Item 19 ✓ | $1,997,538 | $188,559 – $276,059 | Low |
| 7 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | $1,696,642 | $228,500 – $545,000 | Low |
| 8 | Bobbles & Lace · Item 19 ✓ | $1,690,873 | $163,175 – $300,000 | 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, 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.