Famous Dave’s vs TONCHIN
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Famous Dave’s and TONCHIN are full-service restaurants franchises. Famous Dave’s requires an investment of $1.3M – $2.9M while TONCHIN requires $1.4M – $2.7M. Famous Dave’s discloses average revenue of $2.9M; TONCHIN does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Famous Dave’s C (Average) and TONCHIN C (Average).
| Metric | Famous Dave’s | TONCHIN |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $1.3M – $2.9M | $1.4M – $2.7M |
| Franchise Fee | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | $2.9M | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 100 | 3 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 1998 | 2024 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$1.3M – $2.9M
$1.4M – $2.7M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.9M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
100
3
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1998
2024
FDD Year
2026
2025