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Crab N Spice vs Penn Station, Inc.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Crab N Spice and Penn Station, Inc. are full-service restaurants franchises. Crab N Spice requires an investment of $396K – $892K while Penn Station, Inc. requires $441K – $820K. Penn Station, Inc. discloses average revenue of $820K; Crab N Spice does not report Item 19 data. Penn Station, Inc. has SBA lending data on file with a 2.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Crab N Spice A (Strongest tier) and Penn Station, Inc. A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$396K – $892K
$441K – $820K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
Tiered monthly royalty on net sales: 0-2% on net sales <$30,000 (0% during 5-yr abatement window, else 2%); 3% on $30,000-$35,000; 4% on $35,000-$40,000; 5% on $40,000-$45,000; 6% on $45,000-$50,000; 7% on $50,000-$55,000; 8% on net sales >$55,000 (monthly tiers, "Current Royalty Rates")
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$820K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
2.0% (50 loans)
Total Units
9
322
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2019
1987
FDD Year
2025
N/A