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| Brand | Panda Express Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | DQ Grill & Chill Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $515K – $3.3M | $1.5M – $2.4M |
Liquid capital | $18K – $30K | $51K – $198K |
Franchise fee | $25K | $45K |
Royalty rate | N/A | 4.0% |
Ad fund rate | N/A | 5.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.6M | $1.4M |
Median gross sales | $1.2M | $1.4M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 30 / 100 | 44 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 1 | 1,750 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 2,502 | 1,954 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 334 | 277 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 77 | 83 |
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