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85°C Bakery Cafe vs Schlotzsky’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both 85°C Bakery Cafe and Schlotzsky’s are quick-service restaurants franchises. 85°C Bakery Cafe requires an investment of $819K – $1.8M while Schlotzsky’s requires $648K – $2.0M. Schlotzsky’s discloses average revenue of $1.1M; 85°C Bakery Cafe does not report Item 19 data. Schlotzsky’s has SBA lending data on file with a 20.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates 85°C Bakery Cafe A (Strongest tier) and Schlotzsky’s B (Above average).

Investment Range
$819K – $1.8M
$648K – $2.0M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$36K
Royalty Rate
6.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
20.6% (533 loans)
Total Units
88
308
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
2017
FDD Year
2026
2025