Lowest average annual franchised-unit attrition

Brands ranked by average annual franchised attrition (terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions and other closures as a share of start-of-year units).

How this list is built. Metric: Average annual attrition. Source: each brand’s FDD (Items 6, 7, 19 and 20), as recorded on its profile with citations. Brands without the required disclosure are listed separately below rather than ranked with a guessed value. Attrition counts every way a franchised outlet leaves the system, including reacquisition by the franchisor. Read the Item 20 notes on each profile — some brands net relocations or consolidations into “ceased operations — other”.

#BrandCategoryAverage annual attritionInvestment (Item 7)AUVEvidence
1Christian Brothers AutomotiveAutomotive0.0%$515K–$650K$2.87MHigh
2Planet FitnessFitness & wellness0.2%$1.28M–$5.39Mno annual avg.High
3Domino's PizzaFood & QSR0.2%$231K–$744K$1.42MHigh
4WingstopFood & QSR0.3%$310K–$1.05M$2.01MHigh
5Club PilatesFitness & wellness0.3%$413K–$1.03M$988KHigh
6Jersey Mike's SubsFood & QSR0.4%$436K–$1.16M$1.37MHigh
7Eggs Up GrillFood & QSR0.5%$822K–$1.14M$1.37MHigh
8ServproHome services0.5%$263K–$386Kno Item 19High
9McDonald'sFood & QSR0.6%$1.47M–$2.81M$4.06MHigh
10Once Upon A ChildRetail0.7%$356K–$486K$1.27MHigh
11Take 5 Oil ChangeAutomotive0.9%$912K–$2.05M$1.24MMedium
12FASTSIGNSBusiness services1.0%$231K–$386K$1.09MHigh
13CrumblFood & QSR1.0%$849K–$1.47M$1.14MHigh
14Taco BellFood & QSR1.1%$1.86M–$4.31Mno annual avg.High
15The UPS StoreBusiness services1.1%$222K–$606K$724KHigh
16Jiffy LubeAutomotive1.2%$232K–$520K$1.11MHigh
17Dunkin'Food & QSR1.4%$532K–$1.83M$1.37MHigh
18Minuteman PressBusiness services1.4%$138K–$216K$770KHigh
19Jimmy John'sFood & QSR1.6%$366K–$734K$1.01MHigh
20Big O TiresAutomotive1.7%$544K–$2.74M$2.82MHigh
21Budget BlindsHome services1.8%$101K–$211K$775KHigh
22KumonPersonal services1.9%$102K–$234Kno Item 19High
23European Wax CenterPersonal services1.9%$332K–$777K$902KHigh
24Firehouse SubsFood & QSR2.3%$405K–$876K$974KHigh
25Great ClipsPersonal services2.3%$188K–$420K$411KHigh
26The Joint ChiropracticPersonal services2.6%$245K–$543K$564KHigh
27Scooter's CoffeeFood & QSR2.6%$1.16M–$1.35M$1000KHigh
28Mr. HandymanHome services2.6%$162K–$215K$774KHigh
29Sport ClipsPersonal services2.8%$237K–$581K$419KHigh
30Anytime FitnessFitness & wellness2.8%$539K–$905K$447KHigh
31Tint WorldAutomotive2.9%$250K–$480K$812KHigh
32Massage EnvyPersonal services3.3%$696K–$1.05M$1.21MHigh
33Express Employment ProfessionalsBusiness services3.3%$131K–$288K$5.34MHigh
34Meineke Car Care CentersAutomotive3.6%$225K–$1.2M$971KHigh
357-ElevenRetail3.7%$163K–$1.66Mno annual avg.High
36Mr. Rooter PlumbingHome services4.1%$153K–$299K$2.09MHigh
37Orangetheory FitnessFitness & wellness4.3%$765K–$1.1M$802KHigh
38ZiebartAutomotive4.7%$450K–$924K$1.41MHigh
39MidasAutomotive4.8%$385K–$940Kno annual avg.High
40PuroCleanHome services4.9%$109K–$277K$942KHigh
41Molly MaidHome services5.0%$144K–$204Kno annual avg.High
42SubwayFood & QSR5.1%$263K–$630Kno Item 19High
43Batteries PlusRetail5.4%$285K–$537K$955KHigh
44Two MaidsHome services5.9%$93K–$150Kno annual avg.High
45Teriyaki MadnessFood & QSR8.2%$393K–$1.12M$1.11MHigh
46F45 TrainingFitness & wellness9.5%$362K–$858K$481KHigh
471-800 WATER DAMAGEHome services10.3%$143K–$312K$770KHigh
48Merry MaidsHome services10.8%$127K–$169K$391KHigh
491-800-GOT-JUNK?Home services14.1%$182K–$304Kno annual avg.High

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These brands do not meet this ranking’s criteria or lack the required comparable disclosure. Open a profile for its figures and caveats.

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