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Hooters vs TGI Fridays

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Hooters and TGI Fridays are full-service restaurants franchises. Hooters requires an investment of $1.3M – $4.7M while TGI Fridays requires $1.4M – $4.5M. In terms of revenue, TGI Fridays reports higher average unit revenue at $5.0M. FranchiseVerdict rates Hooters A (Strongest tier) and TGI Fridays D (Below average).

Investment Range
$1.3M – $4.7M
$1.4M – $4.5M
Franchise Fee
$75K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.6M
$5.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
194
120
Unit Growth (YoY)
+26 units
-48 units
Year Began Franchising
2025
1978
FDD Year
2026
2025