Tap vs Tikka Shack / Masala Wok
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Tap and Tikka Shack / Masala Wok are full-service restaurants franchises. Tap requires an investment of $460K – $766K while Tikka Shack / Masala Wok requires $499K – $722K. Tikka Shack / Masala Wok discloses average revenue of $1.1M; Tap does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Tap C (Average) and Tikka Shack / Masala Wok A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Tap | Tikka Shack / Masala Wok |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $460K – $766K | $499K – $722K |
| Franchise Fee | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ACompany-owned only | $1.1M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 4 | 23 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2026 | 2015 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$460K – $766K
$499K – $722K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ACompany-owned only
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
4
23
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2026
2015
FDD Year
2026
2025