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Steak N Shake vs Dailybeer

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Steak N Shake and Dailybeer are full-service restaurants franchises. Steak N Shake requires an investment of $259K – $998K while Dailybeer requires $430K – $809K. Steak N Shake has SBA lending data on file with a 15.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Steak N Shake B (Above average) and Dailybeer C (Average).

Investment Range
$259K – $998K
$430K – $809K
Franchise Fee
$10K
$100K
Royalty Rate
Not a simple percentage royalty. Franchise Partner pays a "System Fee" equal to the Established Percentage (up to 15%) of monthly Gross Receipts minus equipment rental and Admin Services Fee, plus an "Additional System Fee" equal to 50% of the Restaurant's monthly Net Profit; franchisee retains a contractual Minimum Profit ($1,000/month) plus 50% of Net Profit as "Additional Profit."
3.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
15.2% (38 loans)
N/A
Total Units
387
0
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1939
2025
FDD Year
2026
2025