Sweet Chick vs Desi Chowrastha
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Sweet Chick and Desi Chowrastha are full-service restaurants franchises. Sweet Chick requires an investment of $1.1M – $1.8M while Desi Chowrastha requires $557K – $2.3M. Sweet Chick discloses average revenue of $3.2M; Desi Chowrastha does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Sweet Chick D (Below Average) and Desi Chowrastha F (Bottom Quintile).
| Metric | Sweet Chick | Desi Chowrastha |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | DBelow AverageBelow Average | FBottom QuintileBottom Quintile |
| Investment Range | $1.1M – $1.8M | $557K – $2.3M |
| Franchise Fee | $40K | $75K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | $3.2M | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 6 | 12 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2023 | 2024 |
| FDD Year | 2023 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$1.1M – $1.8M
$557K – $2.3M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$75K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.2M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
6
12
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
2024
FDD Year
2023
2025