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Sonic vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sonic and Wingstop are quick-service restaurants franchises. Sonic requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.5M while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Wingstop reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Sonic has a lower charge-off rate (8.3%) compared to Wingstop (8.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Sonic A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.5M
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$15K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.3% (144 loans)
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
3,412
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1974
1997
FDD Year
2026
2026