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Original Rainbow Cone vs Long John Silver's

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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