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WING ZONE vs The Budlong Southern Chicken

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both WING ZONE and The Budlong Southern Chicken are quick-service restaurants franchises. WING ZONE requires an investment of $142K – $821K while The Budlong Southern Chicken requires $135K – $828K. 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 WING ZONE D (Below average) and The Budlong Southern Chicken D (Below average).

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