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DQ Grill & Chill vs The Habit Burger Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both DQ Grill & Chill and The Habit Burger Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. DQ Grill & Chill requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.4M while The Habit Burger Grill requires $1.0M – $2.9M. In terms of revenue, The Habit Burger Grill reports higher average unit revenue at $1.8M. DQ Grill & Chill has SBA lending data on file with a 10.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates DQ Grill & Chill A (Strongest tier) and The Habit Burger Grill A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.4M
$1.0M – $2.9M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$35K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4MOutlet subset
$1.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
10.7% (1190 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
1,954
377
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1962
2013
FDD Year
2022
2025