BrewDog vs California Pizza Kitchen
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both BrewDog and California Pizza Kitchen are full-service restaurants franchises. BrewDog requires an investment of $3.4M – $5.8M while California Pizza Kitchen requires $2.3M – $6.9M. BrewDog discloses average revenue of $2.9M; California Pizza Kitchen does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates BrewDog B (Above Average) and California Pizza Kitchen D (Below Average).
| Metric | BrewDog | California Pizza Kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove AverageAbove Average | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $3.4M – $5.8M | $2.3M – $6.9M |
| Franchise Fee | $50K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | $2.9M | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 8 | 148 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2020 | 2022 |
| FDD Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Investment Range
$3.4M – $5.8M
$2.3M – $6.9M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.9M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
8
148
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
2022
FDD Year
2024
2024