Is American Kolache or Shah’s Halal cheaper to open?

American Kolache costs $233,468–$370,769 and Shah’s Halal costs $192,000–$410,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Shah’s Halal has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, American Kolache or Shah’s Halal?

American Kolache reports $546,907 average annual unit revenue vs $1,454,284 for Shah’s Halal (FDD Item 19). Shah’s Halal is higher. For American Kolache: Includes company-owned outlets.

Which is the better franchise, American Kolache or Shah’s Halal?

FranchiseVerdict grades American Kolache B and Shah’s Halal B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

American Kolache vs Shah’s Halal

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both American Kolache and Shah’s Halal are quick-service restaurants franchises. American Kolache requires an investment of $233K – $371K while Shah’s Halal requires $192K – $410K. In terms of revenue, Shah’s Halal reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. FranchiseVerdict rates American Kolache B (Above average) and Shah’s Halal B (Above average).

Metric	American Kolache	Shah’s Halal
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$233K – $371K	$192K – $410K
Franchise Fee	$39K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$547KIncl. company outlets	$1.5M
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	9	78
Unit Growth (YoY)	+1 units	+13 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	2020
FDD Year	2025	2025