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Penn Station, Inc. vs Harlem Shake

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Penn Station, Inc. and Harlem Shake are full-service restaurants franchises. Penn Station, Inc. requires an investment of $441K – $820K while Harlem Shake requires $412K – $849K. Penn Station, Inc. discloses average revenue of $820K; Harlem Shake does not report Item 19 data. Penn Station, Inc. has SBA lending data on file with a 2.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Penn Station, Inc. A (Strongest tier) and Harlem Shake D (Below average).

Investment Range
$441K – $820K
$412K – $849K
Franchise Fee
$13K
$40K
Royalty Rate
Tiered monthly royalty on net sales: 0-2% on net sales <$30,000 (0% during 5-yr abatement window, else 2%); 3% on $30,000-$35,000; 4% on $35,000-$40,000; 5% on $40,000-$45,000; 6% on $45,000-$50,000; 7% on $50,000-$55,000; 8% on net sales >$55,000 (monthly tiers, "Current Royalty Rates")
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$820K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.0% (50 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
322
2
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1987
2022
FDD Year
N/A
2025