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First Watch vs Wings Etc.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both First Watch and Wings Etc. are full-service restaurants franchises. First Watch requires an investment of $1.2M – $2.0M while Wings Etc. requires $369K – $2.9M. Wings Etc. discloses average revenue of $1.6M; First Watch does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, First Watch has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Wings Etc. (12.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates First Watch A (Top Quintile) and Wings Etc. A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$1.2M – $2.0M
$369K – $2.9M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (12 loans)
12.2% (53 loans)
Total Units
474
80
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2005
FDD Year
2023
2025