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Costa Vida Management vs Cowboy Chicken

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Costa Vida Management and Cowboy Chicken are full-service restaurants franchises. Costa Vida Management requires an investment of $675K – $1.3M while Cowboy Chicken requires $582K – $1.4M. In terms of revenue, Costa Vida Management reports higher average unit revenue at $2.2M. Costa Vida Management has SBA lending data on file with a 7.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Costa Vida Management B (Above average) and Cowboy Chicken A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$675K – $1.3M
$582K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.2M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.1% (17 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
93
18
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2004
2010
FDD Year
N/A
2024