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BURGER KING vs Panda Express

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BURGER KING and Panda Express are quick-service restaurants franchises. BURGER KING requires an investment of $348K – $3.3M while Panda Express requires $515K – $3.3M. In terms of revenue, BURGER KING reports higher average unit revenue at $1.7M. BURGER KING has SBA lending data on file with a 7.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates BURGER KING A (Strongest tier) and Panda Express A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$348K – $3.3M
$515K – $3.3M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.7M
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.3% (275 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
6,650
2,502
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
1995
FDD Year
2026
2025