Is American Kolache or Bobapop Tea Bar cheaper to open?

American Kolache costs $233,468–$370,769 and Bobapop Tea Bar costs $185,500–$425,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Bobapop Tea Bar has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, American Kolache or Bobapop Tea Bar?

FranchiseVerdict grades American Kolache A and Bobapop Tea Bar B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

American Kolache vs Bobapop Tea Bar

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both American Kolache and Bobapop Tea Bar are quick-service restaurants franchises. American Kolache requires an investment of $233K – $371K while Bobapop Tea Bar requires $186K – $426K. FranchiseVerdict rates American Kolache A (Strongest tier) and Bobapop Tea Bar B (Above average).

Metric	American Kolache	Bobapop Tea Bar
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tierStrongest tier	BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range	$233K – $371K	$186K – $426K
Franchise Fee	$39K	$35K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	2.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	9	6
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2018	2022
FDD Year	2024	2025