FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

DAIRY QUEEN vs PANDA EXPRESS

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

DAIRY QUEEN
Proven & steady
PANDA EXPRESS
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
+1.4%
Net unit growth
+8.0%
100
Exit quality
79
53
Transfer / churn
100
STABLE 23
Distress
STABLE 5
$25K
Franchise fee
$25K
$635K
Investment from
$515K