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The Budlong Southern Chicken vs WING ZONE

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Budlong Southern Chicken and WING ZONE are quick-service restaurants franchises. The Budlong Southern Chicken requires an investment of $135K – $828K while WING ZONE requires $142K – $821K. WING ZONE discloses average revenue of $824K; The Budlong Southern Chicken does not report Item 19 data. WING ZONE has SBA lending data on file with a 45.8% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates The Budlong Southern Chicken D (Below average) and WING ZONE D (Below average).

Investment Range
$135K – $828K
$142K – $821K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$824K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
45.8% (75 loans)
Total Units
6
31
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
1998
FDD Year
2025
2024