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Kolache Factory vs Ellianos Coffee

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Kolache Factory and Ellianos Coffee are quick-service restaurants franchises. Kolache Factory requires an investment of $642K – $937K while Ellianos Coffee requires $187K – $1.4M. In terms of revenue, Ellianos Coffee reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Ellianos Coffee has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Kolache Factory (13.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Kolache Factory A (Top Quintile) and Ellianos Coffee A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$642K – $937K
$187K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
the greater of 6% of Net Sales or $350
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$908K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.0% (31 loans)
0.0% (36 loans)
Total Units
60
73
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
2003
FDD Year
2025
2026