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Freshii vs The Original Dave’s Cosmic Subs

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Freshii and The Original Dave’s Cosmic Subs are full-service restaurants franchises. Freshii requires an investment of $173K – $641K while The Original Dave’s Cosmic Subs requires $253K – $561K. Freshii has SBA lending data on file with a 32.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Freshii F (Bottom Quintile) and The Original Dave’s Cosmic Subs D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$173K – $641K
$253K – $561K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
Greater of: (i) $200 or (ii) 6% of previous week’s Gross Sales
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
32.4% (43 loans)
N/A
Total Units
52
21
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2000
FDD Year
2023
2024