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The Casual Pint vs Nathan's Famous

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Casual Pint and Nathan's Famous are full-service restaurants franchises. The Casual Pint requires an investment of $915K – $1.7M while Nathan's Famous requires $554K – $2.0M. The Casual Pint discloses average revenue of $716K; Nathan's Famous makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, The Casual Pint has a lower charge-off rate (9.1%) compared to Nathan's Famous (35.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates The Casual Pint B (Above average) and Nathan's Famous D (Below average).

Investment Range
$915K – $1.7M
$554K – $2.0M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$30K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$716K
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.1% (14 loans)
35.3% (20 loans)
Total Units
18
75
Unit Growth (YoY)
+0 units
+0 units
Year Began Franchising
2014
2006
FDD Year
2025
2024