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Dairy Queen vs la Madeleine

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Dairy Queen and la Madeleine are quick-service restaurants franchises. Dairy Queen requires an investment of $623K – $2.8M while la Madeleine requires $1.2M – $2.3M. In terms of revenue, la Madeleine reports higher average unit revenue at $2.2M. Dairy Queen has SBA lending data on file with a 10.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Dairy Queen B (Above average) and la Madeleine A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$623K – $2.8M
$1.2M – $2.3M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$20K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
$2.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
10.6% (1242 loans)
N/A
Total Units
74
91
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1947
2011
FDD Year
2025
2025