The

5

best

Other Retail

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Other retail franchises span specialty, resale, and niche consumer categories.

These concepts often succeed by combining low-to-moderate startup costs, recognizable consumer demand, and scalable retail footprints, making capital efficiency and system maturity especially important when comparing brands.

Below are the top 5 Other Retail franchises that meet the revenue and franchisee thresholds.

Miracle-Ear

8.6
/
10

Hearing aid franchise providing comprehensive hearing evaluations, personalized hearing solutions, and ongoing support, helping individuals improve their hearing health and quality of life.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

1192
+
-7%
-7%
Franchise fee

?

$30,000
Investment

?

$120,000 - $403,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$393,000

+
5.1%
5.1%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Miracle-Ear operates hearing aid retail centers serving aging demographics with essential medical retail products. Its top ranking is driven by unmatched system scale and durable unit economics.

  • Massive system with 1,192 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$261K)
  • Solid 0.67x payback
  • Stable franchisee growth (~-7%)

Wild Birds Unlimited

8.2
/
10

Retail franchise specializing in bird feeding and nature products, offering a wide selection of bird feeders, seed, and accessories for bird enthusiasts.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

340
+
3%
3%
Franchise fee

?

$40,000
Investment

?

$224,000 - $379,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$748,000

+
7.6%
7.6%
Operating Profit

?

16.8%

Our score
8.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in backyard bird-feeding retail with strong repeat-purchase dynamics. Its ranking reflects consistent system size paired with dependable cash flow characteristics.

  • Large system with 340 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$301K)
  • Efficient 0.40x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~3%)

Just Between Friends

7.9
/
10

Consignment franchise organizing community-based sales events where individuals can buy and sell gently used children's items, offering an affordable and sustainable shopping option.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

149
+
-4%
-4%
Franchise fee

?

$24,900
Investment

?

$66,000 - $95,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$221,000

+
40.0%
40.0%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Just Between Friends operates large-scale pop-up consignment sales focused on children’s items and family resale. Its ranking benefits from extremely low capital requirements within a sizable system.

  • Large system with 149 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$80K)
  • Strong 0.36x payback
  • Slight franchisee contraction (~-4%)

Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs

7.4
/
10

Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs offers professional jewelry and watch repair services, specializing in quick and efficient repairs, providing a convenient option for jewelry and watch enthusiasts.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

123
+
-9%
-9%
Franchise fee

?

$20,000
Investment

?

$83,000 - $358,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$471,000

+
67.8%
67.8%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.4
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Fast-Fix provides mall-based jewelry and watch repair services with steady consumer demand. Its placement reflects solid economics supported by established system scale.

  • Established system with 123 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$221K)
  • Efficient 0.47x payback
  • Modest franchisee decline (~-9%)

Clothes Bin

7.1
/
10

Clothes Bin provides convenient clothing recycling services through their network of bins placed in accessible locations. By promoting sustainable practices, Clothes Bin helps reduce textile waste and supports local communities.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

38
+
19%
19%
Franchise fee

?

$49,500
Investment

?

$140,000 - $194,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$280,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

29.2%

Our score
7.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Clothes Bin operates resale stores specializing in men’s clothing and accessories. Its ranking is supported by strong margins and manageable startup costs, offset by smaller system size.

  • Smaller system with 38 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$167K)
  • Healthy 0.60x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~19%)

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