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Bruegger’s Bagels vs PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bruegger’s Bagels and PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bruegger’s Bagels requires an investment of $694K – $1.2M while PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans requires $263K – $1.7M. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans discloses average revenue of $590K; Bruegger’s Bagels does not report Item 19 data. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Bruegger’s Bagels C (Average) and PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$694K – $1.2M
$263K – $1.7M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$590K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
0.0% (70 loans)
Total Units
181
182
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
1989
FDD Year
2024
2025