Is American Kolache or Eight Turn Crepe cheaper to open?

American Kolache costs $233,468–$370,769 and Eight Turn Crepe costs $205,850–$397,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Eight Turn Crepe has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, American Kolache or Eight Turn Crepe?

FranchiseVerdict grades American Kolache A and Eight Turn Crepe D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

American Kolache vs Eight Turn Crepe

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both American Kolache and Eight Turn Crepe are quick-service restaurants franchises. American Kolache requires an investment of $233K – $371K while Eight Turn Crepe requires $206K – $397K. FranchiseVerdict rates American Kolache A (Strongest tier) and Eight Turn Crepe D (Below average).

Metric	American Kolache	Eight Turn Crepe
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tierStrongest tier	DBelow averageBelow average
Investment Range	$233K – $371K	$206K – $397K
Franchise Fee	$39K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only	N/An=2
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	9	4
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2018	2022
FDD Year	2024	2024