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Smoothie King vs Swig

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Smoothie King and Swig are quick-service restaurants franchises. Smoothie King requires an investment of $346K – $1.3M while Swig requires $535K – $1.1M. In terms of revenue, Swig reports higher average unit revenue at $950K. Smoothie King has SBA lending data on file with a 12.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Smoothie King A (Top Quintile) and Swig A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$346K – $1.3M
$535K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$40K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$660K
$950K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
12.5% (710 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
1,201
45
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1988
2022
FDD Year
2025
2023