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Coffee and Water Lab vs Port of Subs

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Coffee and Water Lab and Port of Subs are quick-service restaurants franchises. Coffee and Water Lab requires an investment of $441K – $838K while Port of Subs requires $420K – $857K. In terms of revenue, Coffee and Water Lab reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance; Based on a single outlet - not a system average. Port of Subs has SBA lending data on file with a 15.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Coffee and Water Lab C (Average) and Port of Subs B (Above average).

Investment Range
$441K – $838K
$420K – $857K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4MCompany-owned only · n=1
$552K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
15.7% (61 loans)
Total Units
1
126
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2025
2023
FDD Year
2025
2025