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Red Mango vs Hungry Howie's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Red Mango and Hungry Howie's are quick-service restaurants franchises. Red Mango requires an investment of $323K – $557K while Hungry Howie's requires $359K – $519K. In terms of revenue, Hungry Howie's reports higher average unit revenue at $818K. On SBA loan performance, Hungry Howie's has a lower charge-off rate (17.2%) compared to Red Mango (30.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates Red Mango F (Bottom Quintile) and Hungry Howie's D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$323K – $557K
$359K – $519K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$546K
$818K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
30.8% (14 loans)
17.2% (84 loans)
Total Units
45
509
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2007
1982
FDD Year
2025
2025