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

McDonald's vs Sonic

McDonald's (2026)Sonic (2026)
Total initial investment$1,472,000 – $2,807,000$1,485,200 – $2,522,900
Initial franchise fee$45,000$15,000
Royalty5% or 4% of Gross Sales, depending on the circumstances5% of Gross Sales
Advertising fundNot less than 4% of Gross Sales
Item 19average annual sales volume $4,088,000None None
Units13,706 (2025)3,412 (2025)
Net change, latest year147-49

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