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Lowest-royalty home services & home improvement franchises
The 15 home services & home improvement franchises with the lowest ongoing royalty (FDD Item 6). Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Royalty | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proslat | 0% | $134,950 – $372,850 | Medium |
| 2 | HFC KTU LLC (Kitchen Tune Up) · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $129,930 – $188,850 | Medium |
| 3 | Augusta Lawn Care | 2% | — | Medium |
| 4 | Culligan | 2% | $35,000 – $150,000 | High |
| 5 | The Grout Doctor · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | $23,615 – $37,725 | Medium |
| 6 | Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA | 2.5% | $74,305 – $101,230 | Medium |
| 7 | AmeriSpec Inspection Services · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $75,950 – $92,410 | Medium |
| 8 | Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $145,351 – $352,251 | Low |
| 9 | Fame Hardwood · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $138,900 – $222,000 | Low |
| 10 | FUSE | FUSE Service · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $79,701 – $247,800 | Low |
| 11 | ProSource National | ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $945,785 – $961,985 | Low |
| 12 | Ar Homes · Item 19 ✓ | 3.5% | $535,000 – $2,190,000 | High |
| 13 | Access Garage Doors · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $55,955 – $105,555 | Low |
| 14 | Alair Homes (Unit Franchises) | Alair Homes (Units) | 4% | $111,450 – $187,000 | Medium |
| 15 | Cortz | 4% | $103,622 – $197,842 | 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 home services peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.