Is Wingstop or Killer Burger cheaper to open?

Wingstop costs $310,400–$1,048,500 and Killer Burger costs $461,500–$899,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Wingstop has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Wingstop or Killer Burger?

Wingstop reports $2,007,626 average annual unit revenue vs $1,576,090 for Killer Burger (FDD Item 19). Wingstop is higher. For Wingstop: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. For Killer Burger: Combines different outlet types in one figure.

Which is the better franchise, Wingstop or Killer Burger?

FranchiseVerdict grades Wingstop A and Killer Burger A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Wingstop vs Killer Burger

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Wingstop and Killer Burger are quick-service restaurants franchises. Wingstop requires an investment of $310K – $1.0M while Killer Burger requires $462K – $899K. In terms of revenue, Wingstop reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. Wingstop has SBA lending data on file with a 8.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Wingstop A (Strongest tier) and Killer Burger A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Wingstop	Killer Burger
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$310K – $1.0M	$462K – $899K
Franchise Fee	$25K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$2.0M	$1.6MCombined outlet types
SBA Charge-Off Rate	8.4% (465 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	2,586	24
Unit Growth (YoY)	+375 units	+4 units
Year Began Franchising	1997	2017
FDD Year	2026	2025