FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

Burger King vs Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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

Burger King
Proven & steady
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
-4.8%
Net unit growth
+20.3%
80
Exit quality
79
91
Transfer / churn
61
STABLE 39
Distress
STABLE 9
$50K
Franchise fee
$35K
$363K
Investment from
$276K