How many Retail franchise brands are there?

We track 278 retail franchise brands with verified FDD data, verdict grades, and financial metrics.

What is the average investment for a Retail franchise?

The average initial investment for a retail franchise ranges from $258,456 to $552,701, based on FDD Item 7 disclosures across 278 brands.

What is the average revenue for Retail franchises?

The average gross revenue reported by retail franchises is $920,149, based on Item 19 financial performance representations.

How many Retail franchises have an A verdict?

30 out of 278 retail franchise brands have earned an A verdict, indicating strong unit economics, low franchisee turnover, and favorable SBA loan performance.

What is the SBA loan charge-off rate for Retail franchises?

The average SBA loan charge-off rate for retail franchises is 21.6%, based on data from 239 brands with 10 or more SBA-backed loans.

Best Retail Franchises (2026)

278 brands analyzed. Average investment: $258K. Average revenue: $920K.

How to evaluate retail franchises

Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
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Brands: 278

Avg investment: $258K - $553K

Avg revenue: $920K; Median $803K · 54 of 278 disclose Item 19 · 3 rest on fewer than 3 outlets · 8 excluded as company-owned only

Avg SBA charge-off rate: 21.6%; mean of 130 brands with adequate SBA coverage

Avg franchise fee: $35K

Avg 3-yr growth: 236.0%; System CAGR · median 270.0% · 15 brands

Avg fee load: 9.0%; Royalty + ad fund

Avg turnover: 8.1%; Franchisee churn

A-rated: 30

Investment vs. franchise fee

ABCDF

Top Retail franchises

AStrongest tier

Auntie Anne's

976 contacts

Investment

$158K – $836K

Item 19 (Reported)

$792K

Outlet subset

Units

1,247+7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.7%(n=78)

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Woodcraft

Investment

$574K – $756K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.8M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=29)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Plato’s Closet®

535 contacts

Investment

$356K – $468K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

526+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

2.1%(n=229)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Once Upon A Child

453 contacts

Investment

$356K – $486K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.3M

Units

441+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.6%(n=228)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Metal Supermarkets

97 contacts

Investment

$398K – $671K

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.2M

Units

99+18%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

14.3%(n=70)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Wild Birds Unlimited

362 contacts

Investment

$227K – $379K

Item 19 (Reported)

$858K

Units

341+3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.0%(n=161)

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Monkee’s

14 contacts

Investment

$297K – $535K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Outlet subset

Units

57+58%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (7)

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Poolwerx

46 contacts

Investment

$105K – $143K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Per franchisee

Units

95+53%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited · 19 loans

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Play It Again Sports

321 contacts

Investment

$346K – $460K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

309+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.0%(n=114)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

The UPS Store

5555 contacts

Investment

$222K – $606K

Item 19 (Reported)

$724K

Units

5,503+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

9.9%(n=3,051)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

7-Eleven

1142 contacts

Investment

$142K – $1.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

Partial, no average

Units

8,254+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited · 16 loans

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

The Vitamin Shoppe

26 contacts

Investment

$484K – $985K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.5M

Company-owned only

Units

671

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Retail

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

Zagg

84 contacts

Investment

$49K – $109K

Item 19 (Reported)

Partial, no average

Units

98+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (1)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Shipley Do-Nuts

394 contacts

Investment

$503K – $1.0M

Item 19 (Reported)

$928K

Units

366+9%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited · 27 loans

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Raceway

17 contacts

Investment

$198K – $585K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

236+16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Under 10 loans (2)

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Miniso

9 contacts

Investment

$256K – $485K

Item 19 (Reported)

Not disclosed

Units

275+19%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.

1 contacts

Investment

$272K – $499K

Item 19 (Reported)

$356K

Units

50+150%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=24)

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Family Fare

106 contacts

Investment

$30K – $1.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

Partial, no average

Units

104+2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Not SBA-matched

Retail

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Soccer Post

25 contacts

Investment

$202K – $452K

Item 19 (Reported)

$656K

Units

72+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~10.0%(n=10)

Retail

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

My Eyelab

11 contacts

Investment

$300K – $601K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

142+155%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

14.3%(n=31)

Retail

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4+ yrsFDD '22

All 128 retail franchises, A-Z

Every brand in this category with an FDD on file, with its verdict grade and Item 7 investment range. Brands without a filing (SBA lending data only) are on the browse page.

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FWeakest tier1-800-Flowers$259K – $933K
BAbove average101 Mobility$196K – $281K
BAbove average212 Contender eSports Gaming Center$196K – $406K
AStrongest tier7-Eleven$142K – $1.6M

A

BAbove averageAaron's$307K – $838K
AStrongest tierAce Hardware$612K – $2.0M
BAbove averageAcfn$38K – $58K
AStrongest tierAmerican Freight$497K – $943K
BAbove averageAmerican Rounds$82K – $138K
BAbove averageAplus$240K – $727K
CAverageApricot Lane Boutique$150K – $342K
AStrongest tierAuntie Anne's$158K – $836K
DBelow averageAwakenings$180K – $311K

B

DBelow averageBahama Buck’s$540K – $1.2M
BAbove averageBatteries Plus$285K – $537K
BAbove averageBen & Jerry’s$280K – $631K
DBelow averageBlank Mason$231K – $596K
BAbove averageBobbles & Lace$163K – $300K
FWeakest tierBoConcept$421K – $878K
BAbove averageBody Energy Club$599K – $984K
CAverageBoxDrop$67K – $116K
AStrongest tierBricks & Minifigs$304K – $598K
CAverageBuddy’s Home Furnishings$376K – $798K
BAbove averageBuff City Soap$395K – $1.3M

C

CAverageCartridge World$75K – $107K
CAverageCasalinea$143K – $583K
CAverageCBD American Shaman$88K – $184K
CAverageChildren’s Orchard$227K – $336K
BAbove averageCircle K$1.5M – $2.7M
BAbove averageClothes Mentor$308K – $432K
CAverageConDecor Superstore$269K – $384K
DBelow averageCookies By Design$160K – $345K
DBelow averageCork and Candles$284K – $378K
FWeakest tierCountry Visions$150K – $342K
AStrongest tierCrown Trophy$168K – $199K

D

BAbove averageDaaBIN Store$162K – $276K
BAbove averageDash In$120K – $680K
BAbove averageDecorating Den Interiors$53K – $73K
AStrongest tierDelux$23K – $33K
BAbove averageDisc Replay$297K – $743K
BAbove averageDo it Best$853K – $1.6M
AStrongest tierDoc Popcorn$135K – $353K

E

BAbove averageEdible Arrangements$214K – $587K
BAbove averageEyemazy$74K – $225K
BAbove averageEyemazy Kiosk$63K – $171K

F

AStrongest tierFamily Fare$30K – $1.2M
BAbove averageFarm Stores / Swiss Farms$145K – $249K
FWeakest tierFastframe$135K – $247K
BAbove averageFauxReal Flowers$79K – $135K
BAbove averageFiiZ Drinks$250K – $775K
FWeakest tierFlip Flop Shops$183K – $349K
CAverageFloral Image
BAbove averageFlower Tent$48K – $82K
CAverageFlowerama$227K – $855K
CAverageFm2050$164K – $283K
DBelow averageFoot Solutions$131K – $189K
BAbove averageFrenchies$473K – $550K

G

CAverageGame Kastle$195K – $419K
CAverageGamers Heaven$496K – $934K
BAbove averageGenerator Supercenter$505K – $898K

H

DBelow averageHalloween Express$170K – $268K
BAbove averageHealth Mart Inc.$262K – $834K
AStrongest tierHobbyTown$327K – $458K

I

BAbove averageInterstate All Battery Center$179K – $438K

J

FWeakest tierJDog Junk Removal & Hauling$30K – $187K
CAverageJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams$698K – $955K
DBelow averageJust A Buck$176K – $298K

L

BAbove averageLearning Express$201K – $388K
CAverageLittle Medical School$58K – $79K
BAbove averageLovely Bride$250K – $600K

M

AStrongest tierMagnolia Soap and Bath Co.$272K – $499K
DBelow averageMainstream Boutique$198K – $361K
DBelow averageMerle Norman Cosmetics$134K – $263K
AStrongest tierMetal Supermarkets$398K – $671K
BAbove averageMidwest Shooting Center$1.8M – $3.6M
AStrongest tierMiniso$256K – $485K
BAbove averageMiracle-ear$120K – $403K
BAbove averageMobility City$240K – $540K
BAbove averageMobility Plus$316K – $465K
AStrongest tierMonkee’s$297K – $535K
BAbove averageMusic Go Round$335K – $444K
AStrongest tierMy Eyelab$300K – $601K

O

AStrongest tierOnce Upon A Child$356K – $486K

P

BAbove averagePandora$961K – $1.8M
BAbove averagePayMore$132K – $257K
BAbove averagePearce Bespoke$43K – $128K
AStrongest tierPelican’s Snoballs$82K – $231K
AStrongest tierPlato’s Closet®$356K – $468K
AStrongest tierPlay It Again Sports$346K – $460K
DBelow averagePod Plug$52K – $106K
AStrongest tierPoolwerx$105K – $143K
CAveragePower Locker$107K – $113K
AStrongest tierPro Image Sports$110K – $606K
AStrongest tierProject LeanNation$260K – $397K
BAbove averagePurchase Green$120K – $589K

R

AStrongest tierRaceway$198K – $585K
BAbove averageRelax The Back$195K – $420K
BAbove averageRobotLAB$279K – $543K

S

CAverageScout & Molly’s$319K – $388K
BAbove averageSea Love$109K – $292K
BAbove averageSeason 2$189K – $276K
AStrongest tierShipley Do-Nuts$503K – $1.0M
CAverageSimple Plan Foods$108K – $148K
BAbove averageSlime Kitchen$106K – $170K
CAverageSnooze Mattress Co.$197K – $484K
AStrongest tierSoccer Post$202K – $452K
CAverageStreet Corner$287K – $702K
CAverageStreet Corner Express$128K – $596K
BAbove averageSuperior Play Systems$266K – $318K

T

BAbove averageThe Closet Trading Co.$157K – $370K
CAverageThe Flower Garage$36K – $74K
BAbove averageThe Good Feet Store$266K – $638K
CAverageThe Great Frame Up$114K – $209K
CAverageThe Junkluggers$96K – $359K
BAbove averageThe K9 Shop$113K – $165K
CAverageThe Sweat Shack$288K – $564K
AStrongest tierThe UPS Store$222K – $606K
AStrongest tierThe Vitamin Shoppe$484K – $985K
CAverageTown Pride$109K – $210K
BAbove averageTrue Society$540K – $808K

V

BAbove averageVerlo Mattress$299K – $751K

W

CAverageWateria$134K – $203K
AStrongest tierWild Birds Unlimited$227K – $379K
CAverageWinzer$6K – $16K
CAverageWireless Zone$442K – $1.3M
AStrongest tierWoodcraft$574K – $756K

Z

AStrongest tierZagg$49K – $109K
CAverageZeiss Vision Center$605K – $1.1M

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