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Kolache Factory vs Einstein Bros. Bagels

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Kolache Factory and Einstein Bros. Bagels are quick-service restaurants franchises. Kolache Factory requires an investment of $642K – $937K while Einstein Bros. Bagels requires $555K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Einstein Bros. Bagels reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, Kolache Factory has a lower charge-off rate (13.0%) compared to Einstein Bros. Bagels (16.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Kolache Factory A (Top Quintile) and Einstein Bros. Bagels B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$642K – $937K
$555K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$908K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.0% (31 loans)
16.7% (20 loans)
Total Units
60
415
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
2006
FDD Year
2025
2025