Skip to main content
FranchiseVerdict

Bruegger's vs Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bruegger's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream are full-service restaurants franchises. Bruegger's requires an investment of $694K – $1.2M while Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream requires $547K – $1.4M. Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream discloses average revenue of $969K; Bruegger's makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. Bruegger's has SBA lending data on file with a 13.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Bruegger's B (Above average) and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream B (Above average).

Investment Range
$694K – $1.2M
$547K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
$969KCompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.3% (17 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
169
32
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
N/A
FDD Year
2026
2026