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Buff City Soap vs ZEISS VISION CENTER

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Buff City Soap and ZEISS VISION CENTER are retail franchises. Buff City Soap requires an investment of $395K – $1.3M while ZEISS VISION CENTER requires $605K – $1.1M. Buff City Soap has SBA lending data on file with a 8.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Buff City Soap A (Strongest tier) and ZEISS VISION CENTER C (Average).

Investment Range
$395K – $1.3M
$605K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
$25,000 per annum
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.7% (23 loans)
N/A
Total Units
271
0
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2024
FDD Year
2024
2025