TONCHIN vs Famous Dave’s
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both TONCHIN and Famous Dave’s are full-service restaurants franchises. TONCHIN requires an investment of $1.4M – $2.7M while Famous Dave’s requires $1.3M – $2.9M. Famous Dave’s discloses average revenue of $2.9M; TONCHIN does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates TONCHIN C (Average) and Famous Dave’s C (Average).
| Metric | TONCHIN | Famous Dave’s |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $1.4M – $2.7M | $1.3M – $2.9M |
| Franchise Fee | $40K | $45K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $2.9M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | Limited data |
| Total Units | 3 | 100 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2024 | 1998 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$1.4M – $2.7M
$1.3M – $2.9M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$45K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$2.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
3
100
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2024
1998
FDD Year
2025
2026