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Wings Etc. vs Johnny Rockets

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Wings Etc. and Johnny Rockets are full-service restaurants franchises. Wings Etc. requires an investment of $369K – $2.9M while Johnny Rockets requires $517K – $2.7M. In terms of revenue, Johnny Rockets reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. On SBA loan performance, Wings Etc. has a lower charge-off rate (12.2%) compared to Johnny Rockets (35.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Wings Etc. A (Strongest tier) and Johnny Rockets F (Weakest tier).

Investment Range
$369K – $2.9M
$517K – $2.7M
Franchise Fee
$20K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
12.2% (53 loans)
35.9% (39 loans)
Total Units
80
100
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
1987
FDD Year
2025
2025