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Denny's vs Boston's The Gourmet Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Denny's and Boston's The Gourmet Pizza are full-service restaurants franchises. Denny's requires an investment of $1.6M – $3.1M while Boston's The Gourmet Pizza requires $1.1M – $3.3M. In terms of revenue, Denny's reports higher average unit revenue at $1.9M. Denny's has SBA lending data on file with a 7.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Denny's A (Strongest tier) and Boston's The Gourmet Pizza C (Average).

Investment Range
$1.6M – $3.1M
$1.1M – $3.3M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.9M
$1.4MOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.5% (283 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
1,274
20
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1994
2001
FDD Year
2025
2026