FDDIndex 20 brands · 10 reports · last run 2026-09-03 13:13

Five Guys vs Wendy's

Five Guys (2026)Wendy's (2026)
Total initial investment$927,850 – $1,375,750$1,580,457 – $3,105,000
Initial franchise fee$25,000$50,000
Royalty6% of Gross SalesVaries between 4-6% of Gross Sales
Advertising fundUp to 4% of Gross Sales (Currently 2%)1.50-4.00% of Gross Sales
Item 19no representation?
Units1,583 (2025)5,969 (2025)
Net change, latest year2536

Every figure is cited on the brand pages. This is a summary of a public filing, not legal advice.