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Chick-fil-A vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chick-fil-A and Wingstop are quick-service restaurants franchises. Chick-fil-A requires an investment of $586K – $3.4M while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Chick-fil-A reports higher average unit revenue at $9.3M. Wingstop has SBA lending data on file with a 8.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Chick-fil-A A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$586K – $3.4M
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$10K
$25K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$9.3M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
2,684
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1992
1997
FDD Year
2025
2026