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Exotic Snack Guys vs Dippin’ Dots®

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Exotic Snack Guys and Dippin’ Dots® are quick-service restaurants franchises. Exotic Snack Guys requires an investment of $162K – $291K while Dippin’ Dots® requires $113K – $344K. Exotic Snack Guys discloses average revenue of $754K; Dippin’ Dots® does not report Item 19 data. Dippin’ Dots® has SBA lending data on file with a 14.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Exotic Snack Guys B (Above average) and Dippin’ Dots® A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$162K – $291K
$113K – $344K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$15K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$754K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
14.3% (20 loans)
Total Units
5
259
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2026
1999
FDD Year
2026
2026