FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

Burger King vs Cold Stone Creamery

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

Burger King
Proven & steady
Cold Stone Creamery
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
-4.8%
Net unit growth
+17.9%
80
Exit quality
96
91
Transfer / churn
52
STABLE 39
Distress
STABLE 6
$50K
Franchise fee
$27K
$363K
Investment from
$391K