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Jimmy John's vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jimmy John's and Wingstop are quick-service restaurants franchises. Jimmy John's requires an investment of $366K – $728K while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Wingstop reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Jimmy John's has a lower charge-off rate (5.8%) compared to Wingstop (8.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Jimmy John's A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$366K – $728K
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$986K
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.8% (1074 loans)
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
2,689
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
1997
FDD Year
2025
2026