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BURGER KING vs GNC

Franchise Comparison 2026

BURGER KING is a quick-service restaurants franchise, while GNC operates in healthcare. BURGER KING requires an investment of $348K – $3.3M while GNC requires $188K – $507K. In terms of revenue, BURGER KING reports higher average unit revenue at $1.7M. On SBA loan performance, GNC has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to BURGER KING (7.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates BURGER KING A (Strongest tier) and GNC A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$348K – $3.3M
$188K – $507K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$20K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.7M
$476K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.3% (275 loans)
0.0% (10 loans)
Total Units
6,650
2,140
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025