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Hickory River Smokehouse vs Kilwin's Chocolates

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Hickory River Smokehouse and Kilwin's Chocolates are full-service restaurants franchises. Hickory River Smokehouse requires an investment of $315K – $1.1M while Kilwin's Chocolates requires $513K – $880K. In terms of revenue, Hickory River Smokehouse reports higher average unit revenue at $1.8M. Kilwin's Chocolates has SBA lending data on file with a 8.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Hickory River Smokehouse B (Above average) and Kilwin's Chocolates B (Above average).

Investment Range
$315K – $1.1M
$513K – $880K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.8M
$933KOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.3% (25 loans)
Total Units
5
172
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2003
1981
FDD Year
2026
2025