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sweetFrog vs East of Chicago Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both sweetFrog and East of Chicago Pizza are quick-service restaurants franchises. sweetFrog requires an investment of $257K – $659K while East of Chicago Pizza requires $218K – $701K. In terms of revenue, East of Chicago Pizza reports higher average unit revenue at $672K. On SBA loan performance, East of Chicago Pizza has a lower charge-off rate (18.5%) compared to sweetFrog (27.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates sweetFrog D (Below average) and East of Chicago Pizza B (Above average).

Investment Range
$257K – $659K
$218K – $701K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$20K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$519K
$672K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
27.3% (18 loans)
18.5% (70 loans)
Total Units
206
66
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2010
FDD Year
2025
2025