The best replacement for royalties is residuals.

The best alternatives to royalties are rated as following:
★★★★★  residuals
★★  publishing
★★  mineral rights
★  licensing
★  commissions
★  rents
★  fees
  mechanical royalties
  advances

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Speaking about royalties, one probably shouldn't forget about franchise.

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★★★★★ franchise
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