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Best fast food & quick-service restaurant franchises by the FDD numbers
The 15 fast food & quick-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 | Buffalo Spot · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 2 | Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC (Remote Kitchens) · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $99,612 – $212,900 | Low |
| 3 | Habit Burger · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $1,658,000 – $2,849,000 | Low |
| 4 | Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $862,900 – $2,613,300 | Low |
| 5 | Hummus Republic Franchising USA · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $207,500 – $659,000 | Low |
| 6 | Ike's, the · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $141,300 – $614,000 | Medium |
| 7 | Marufuku Ramen · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $1,029,000 – $1,540,000 | Low |
| 8 | Oath Pizza · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $239,000 – $590,000 | Low |
| 9 | Pepper Lunch · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $714,200 – $1,500,500 | Medium |
| 10 | Pollo Campero · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $1,554,650 – $3,750,500 | Low |
| 11 | PrimoHoagies · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $350,500 – $759,500 | Medium |
| 12 | Roll Em Up Taquitos · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $232,800 – $1,003,500 | Medium |
| 13 | Smalls Sliders · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 14 | The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Medium |
| 15 | Slim Chicken's · Item 19 ✓ | 0.7% | $32,500 – $79,000 | 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.
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 quick-service restaurant peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.