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Dunkin Donuts vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Dunkin Donuts is a full-service restaurants franchise, while Wingstop operates in quick-service restaurants. Dunkin Donuts requires an investment of $532K – $1.8M while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Wingstop reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Dunkin Donuts has a lower charge-off rate (7.5%) compared to Wingstop (8.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Dunkin Donuts A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$532K – $1.8M
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.9%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.5% (1341 loans)
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
8,780
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1955
1997
FDD Year
2026
2026