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Meadows Original Frozen Custard vs Philly Pretzel Factory

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Meadows Original Frozen Custard and Philly Pretzel Factory are quick-service restaurants franchises. Meadows Original Frozen Custard requires an investment of $134K – $512K while Philly Pretzel Factory requires $150K – $496K. Philly Pretzel Factory discloses average revenue of $612K; Meadows Original Frozen Custard does not report Item 19 data. Philly Pretzel Factory has SBA lending data on file with a 24.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Meadows Original Frozen Custard A (Top Quintile) and Philly Pretzel Factory B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$134K – $512K
$150K – $496K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$40K
Royalty Rate
None
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$612K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
24.5% (123 loans)
Total Units
29
162
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1987
2004
FDD Year
2025
2025