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Long John Silver's vs Original Rainbow Cone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Long John Silver's and Original Rainbow Cone are quick-service restaurants franchises. Long John Silver's requires an investment of $1.1M – $4.2M while Original Rainbow Cone requires $2.0M – $3.2M. Long John Silver's has SBA lending data on file with a 27.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Long John Silver's D (Below average) and Original Rainbow Cone C (Average).

Investment Range
$1.1M – $4.2M
$2.0M – $3.2M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
27.3% (45 loans)
N/A
Total Units
485
25
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1969
2019
FDD Year
2025
2025