FDDIndex 77 brands · 73 reports · last run 2026-09-05 02:30

Wingstop vs Popeyes

Wingstop (2026)Popeyes (2026)
Total initial investment$310,400 – $1,048,500$1,222,045 – $3,923,245
Initial franchise fee$25,000$50,000
Royalty6% of Gross Sales5% of Gross Sales
Advertising fund5.5% of Gross Sales4.6% to 5.0% of Gross Sales
Item 19average annual net sales NoneArithmetic Average Sales None
Units2,586 (2025)3,229 (2025)
Net change, latest year38252

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