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Best Food & beverage franchises by the FDD numbers
The 15 food & beverage 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 | 7 Brew · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $940,500 – $2,283,500 | Low |
| 2 | 810 Bowling · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $2,941,500 – $4,952,000 | Medium |
| 3 | Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt | Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt | Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $72,500 – $130,000 | High |
| 4 | Circle K (standard) · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $8,281,500 – $8,381,500 | Medium |
| 5 | CJ Fresh Holdings FC · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $286,000 – $542,667 | Low |
| 6 | Creatif · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $39,055 – $54,475 | Low |
| 7 | Curry Pizza House · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 8 | Fed Up Kitchen · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $170,500 – $511,250 | Low |
| 9 | Island Fin Poke · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $214,550 – $429,500 | Medium |
| 10 | Just Love Coffee & Café · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $482,500 – $743,000 | Low |
| 11 | Milk Jar Cookies · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Medium |
| 12 | Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee Millie's Homemade Ice Cream · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $253,500 – $556,500 | Low |
| 13 | Mr. Dewie's · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $160,700 – $297,900 | Medium |
| 14 | Nautical Bowls · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $243,250 – $423,250 | Low |
| 15 | Parlor Doughnuts · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $446,000 – $837,000 | 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.
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 food & beverage peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.