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Sonic vs 7 BREW

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sonic and 7 BREW are quick-service restaurants franchises. Sonic requires an investment of $670K – $2.5M while 7 BREW requires $894K – $2.2M. In terms of revenue, 7 BREW reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. On SBA loan performance, 7 BREW has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Sonic (8.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates Sonic A (Top Quintile) and 7 BREW A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$670K – $2.5M
$894K – $2.2M
Franchise Fee
$15K
$35K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.3% (144 loans)
0.0% (22 loans)
Total Units
3,412
321
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1974
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025