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Lowest-churn Retail franchises
The 15 retail franchises with the lowest franchised-outlet closure rate (terminations + ceased operations vs. outlets, FDD Item 20) — the failure-rate signal franchisors don't advertise. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal World | 0% | $57,600 – $75,800 | Medium |
| 2 | Instant Imprints - Area Rep Program | 0% | $82,800 – $96,500 | Medium |
| 3 | Once Upon a Child · Item 19 ✓ | 0.2% | $287,800 – $420,800 | Medium |
| 4 | Play It Again Sports · Item 19 ✓ | 0.3% | $346,300 – $459,700 | Low |
| 5 | Wild Birds Unlimited · Item 19 ✓ | 0.3% | $231,635 – $376,392 | Low |
| 6 | Once Upon A Child · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $355,700 – $485,900 | Low |
| 7 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | 0.6% | $228,500 – $545,000 | Low |
| 8 | Just Between Friends · Item 19 ✓ | 0.7% | $67,365 – $99,615 | Medium |
| 9 | The UPS Store Non-Traditional | 0.8% | — | High |
| 10 | Ubreakifix by Asurion · Item 19 ✓ | 1.1% | $171,350 – $468,150 | Medium |
| 11 | Bricks & Minifigs | 1.9% | $303,500 – $597,500 | Medium |
| 12 | Real Deals on Home Decor · Item 19 ✓ | 2.2% | $144,350 – $272,400 | Low |
| 13 | Fastframe | 2.5% | $135,325 – $246,663 | High |
| 14 | Floors To Go | 2.7% | $23,050 – $61,900 | Medium |
| 15 | Petland · Item 19 ✓ | 2.9% | $315,500 – $1,080,500 | 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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