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Sonic vs LaRosa’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sonic and LaRosa’s are quick-service restaurants franchises. Sonic requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.5M while LaRosa’s requires $1.4M – $2.6M. Sonic discloses average revenue of $1.6M; LaRosa’s does not report Item 19 data. Sonic has SBA lending data on file with a 8.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Sonic A (Strongest tier) and LaRosa’s A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.5M
$1.4M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee
$15K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.3% (144 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
3,412
64
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1974
1967
FDD Year
2026
2024