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Financial services franchises with disclosed Item 19 earnings
The 6 financial services franchises whose FDD makes an Item 19 financial performance representation — the brands that put their unit economics on paper. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Avg unit revenue (Item 19) | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brightway Insurance · Item 19 ✓ | $25,000,000 | — | Medium |
| 2 | Estrella Insurance · Item 19 ✓ | $15,634,960 | $49,950 – $84,000 | Medium |
| 3 | The Financial Architects · Item 19 ✓ | $1,246,490 | — | Low |
| 4 | Freeway Insurance · Item 19 ✓ | $683,811 | $34,950 – $84,000 | Low |
| 5 | Jackson Hewitt Tax Service · Item 19 ✓ | $158,889 | $96,050 – $127,500 | Medium |
| 6 | Charles Schwab · Item 19 ✓ | disclosed — figures in report | $73,520 – $207,930 | 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. New to the term? What is Item 19? — the earnings disclosure, in plain English.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against financial services peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.