Is Bruster’s Real Ice Cream or H&H Bagels cheaper to open?

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream costs $409,033–$1,118,100 and H&H Bagels costs $632,860–$891,860 to open (FDD Item 7). Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream or H&H Bagels?

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream reports $745,019 average annual unit revenue vs $1,884,613 for H&H Bagels (FDD Item 19). H&H Bagels is higher. For H&H Bagels: Includes company-owned outlets.

Which is the better franchise, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream or H&H Bagels?

FranchiseVerdict grades Bruster’s Real Ice Cream B and H&H Bagels B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream vs H&H Bagels

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bruster’s Real Ice Cream and H&H Bagels are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream requires an investment of $409K – $1.1M while H&H Bagels requires $633K – $892K. In terms of revenue, H&H Bagels reports higher average unit revenue at $1.9M. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has SBA lending data on file with a 14.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Bruster’s Real Ice Cream B (Above average) and H&H Bagels B (Above average).

Metric	Bruster’s Real Ice Cream	H&H Bagels
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$409K – $1.1M	$633K – $892K
Franchise Fee	$40K	$40K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$745K	$1.9MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	14.3% (85 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	206	12
Unit Growth (YoY)	+12 units	+6 units
Year Began Franchising	1993	2021
FDD Year	2025	2026