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TGI Fridays vs Bombshells Restaurant & Bar

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both TGI Fridays and Bombshells Restaurant & Bar are full-service restaurants franchises. TGI Fridays requires an investment of $1.4M – $4.5M while Bombshells Restaurant & Bar requires $2.1M – $3.8M. In terms of revenue, TGI Fridays reports higher average unit revenue at $5.0M. TGI Fridays has SBA lending data on file with a 10.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates TGI Fridays D (Below average) and Bombshells Restaurant & Bar C (Average).

Investment Range
$1.4M – $4.5M
$2.1M – $3.8M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$5.0M
$4.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
10.0% (10 loans)
N/A
Total Units
120
12
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1978
2015
FDD Year
2025
2024