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Lowest-royalty Retail franchises
The 15 retail 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 | OTA Healthmate | 1% | $59,000 – $156,000 | High |
| 2 | Rhea Lana's Franchise Systems · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $28,675 – $45,900 | Low |
| 3 | Fastframe | 2% | $135,325 – $246,663 | High |
| 4 | StonePeak Ceramics | 2% | $142,852 – $583,475 | Medium |
| 5 | True Society · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $221,000 – $600,000 | Medium |
| 6 | AMain Performance Hobbies | Hobby Town USA | HobbyTown | HobbyTown USA · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $323,000 – $587,500 | Medium |
| 7 | Bella Bridesmaids · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | — | Medium |
| 8 | Children's Orchard | 4% | $212,500 – $326,500 | High |
| 9 | Clothes Mentor · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $272,000 – $395,500 | Medium |
| 10 | Fleet Feet · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $228,500 – $545,000 | Medium |
| 11 | Fleet Feet, Fleet Feet Triathlete · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $228,500 – $545,000 | Low |
| 12 | Relax The Back · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $190,250 – $392,310 | Medium |
| 13 | Wild Birds Unlimited · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $224,273 – $379,309 | Low |
| 14 | Aldea Home & Baby | 5% | $491,050 – $789,750 | Medium |
| 15 | Bearfruit | 5% | $231,200 – $515,000 | 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.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.