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Panera Bread vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Panera Bread and Wingstop are quick-service restaurants franchises. Panera Bread requires an investment of $1.3M – $4.7M while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Panera Bread reports higher average unit revenue at $2.6M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. Wingstop has SBA lending data on file with a 8.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Panera Bread A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.3M – $4.7M
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.6M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
2,206
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
1997
FDD Year
2025
2026