Is Monk’s Bar and Grill or Wahlburgers cheaper to open?

Monk’s Bar and Grill costs $855,500–$3,435,000 and Wahlburgers costs $1,530,000–$2,785,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Monk’s Bar and Grill has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Monk’s Bar and Grill or Wahlburgers?

FranchiseVerdict grades Monk’s Bar and Grill B and Wahlburgers D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Monk’s Bar and Grill vs Wahlburgers

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Monk’s Bar and Grill and Wahlburgers are full-service restaurants franchises. Monk’s Bar and Grill requires an investment of $856K – $3.4M while Wahlburgers requires $1.5M – $2.8M. Monk’s Bar and Grill discloses average revenue of $3.1M; Wahlburgers makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates Monk’s Bar and Grill B (Above average) and Wahlburgers D (Below average).

Metric	Monk’s Bar and Grill	Wahlburgers
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	DBelow average
Investment Range	$856K – $3.4M	$1.5M – $2.8M
Franchise Fee	$30K	$50K
Royalty Rate	2.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$3.1M	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	6	25
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	-85 units
Year Began Franchising	2013	2014
FDD Year	2024	2025