Skip to main content
FranchiseVerdict

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream vs CHOP5 Salad Kitchen

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bruster’s Real Ice Cream and CHOP5 Salad Kitchen are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream requires an investment of $409K – $1.1M while CHOP5 Salad Kitchen requires $536K – $996K. In terms of revenue, CHOP5 Salad Kitchen reports higher average unit revenue at $1.8M. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance; Based on a single outlet - not a system average. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has SBA lending data on file with a 2.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Bruster’s Real Ice Cream A (Strongest tier) and CHOP5 Salad Kitchen D (Below average).

Investment Range
$409K – $1.1M
$536K – $996K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$745K
$1.8MCompany-owned only · n=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.4% (85 loans)
N/A
Total Units
206
3
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
2019
FDD Year
2025
2024