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GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES vs Penn Station, Inc.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES and Penn Station, Inc. are full-service restaurants franchises. GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES requires an investment of $277K – $403K while Penn Station, Inc. requires $441K – $820K. In terms of revenue, Penn Station, Inc. reports higher average unit revenue at $820K. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Penn Station, Inc. has a lower charge-off rate (2.0%) compared to GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES (4.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES A (Strongest tier) and Penn Station, Inc. A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$277K – $403K
$441K – $820K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$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)
$540K
$820K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.7% (89 loans)
2.0% (50 loans)
Total Units
358
322
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
1987
FDD Year
2025
N/A