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Best Full-service restaurant franchises by the FDD numbers
The 6 full-service restaurant 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 | Angry Crab Shack · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $411,800 – $1,184,200 | Medium |
| 2 | PHOENIX FRANCHISE GROUP LLC (Rodizio Grill) · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $1,023,000 – $3,600,000 | Low |
| 3 | Tabu Shabu · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $281,300 – $876,100 | Low |
| 4 | Twin Peaks · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 5 | The Melting Pot | The Melting Pot® · Item 19 ✓ | 1.1% | $2,500 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 6 | IHOP & International House of Pancakes · Item 19 ✓ | 1.2% | — | 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 full-service restaurant peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.