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WHICH WICH® vs Cold Stone Creamery

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both WHICH WICH® and Cold Stone Creamery are quick-service restaurants franchises. WHICH WICH® requires an investment of $254K – $822K while Cold Stone Creamery requires $391K – $681K. Cold Stone Creamery discloses average revenue of $604K; WHICH WICH® does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, WHICH WICH® has a lower charge-off rate (24.8%) compared to Cold Stone Creamery (31.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates WHICH WICH® F (Bottom Quintile) and Cold Stone Creamery C (Average).

Investment Range
$254K – $822K
$391K – $681K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$27K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$604K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
24.8% (135 loans)
31.0% (1224 loans)
Total Units
150
1,054
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2004
2010
FDD Year
2025
2026