Is Greek Xpress or Protein Bar & Kitchen cheaper to open?

Greek Xpress costs $198,600–$857,500 and Protein Bar & Kitchen costs $369,500–$685,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Greek Xpress has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Greek Xpress or Protein Bar & Kitchen?

FranchiseVerdict grades Greek Xpress D and Protein Bar & Kitchen A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Greek Xpress vs Protein Bar & Kitchen

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Greek Xpress and Protein Bar & Kitchen are quick-service restaurants franchises. Greek Xpress requires an investment of $199K – $858K while Protein Bar & Kitchen requires $370K – $685K. FranchiseVerdict rates Greek Xpress D (Below average) and Protein Bar & Kitchen A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Greek Xpress	Protein Bar & Kitchen
Verdict Grade	DBelow averageBelow average	AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Investment Range	$199K – $858K	$370K – $685K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only	N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	7	16
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2021	2023
FDD Year	2022	2025