FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

KONA ICE vs Subway

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

KONA ICE
Proven & steady
Subway
Showing strain
Verdict
3-yr units
+15.7%
Net unit growth
-6.8%
79
Exit quality
65
72
Transfer / churn
57
STABLE 6
Distress
STABLE 28
$15K
Franchise fee
$15K
$115K
Investment from
$263K