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Domino's Pizza vs Sonic

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Domino's Pizza and Sonic are quick-service restaurants franchises. Domino's Pizza requires an investment of $231K – $744K while Sonic requires $670K – $2.5M. In terms of revenue, Sonic reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. On SBA loan performance, Sonic has a lower charge-off rate (8.3%) compared to Domino's Pizza (10.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Domino's Pizza A (Top Quintile) and Sonic A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$231K – $744K
$670K – $2.5M
Franchise Fee
$10K
$15K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
10.7% (747 loans)
8.3% (144 loans)
Total Units
7,236
3,412
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1967
1974
FDD Year
2026
2026