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Noodles & Company vs The Brass Tap

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Noodles & Company and The Brass Tap are full-service restaurants franchises. Noodles & Company requires an investment of $669K – $1.4M while The Brass Tap requires $793K – $1.3M. In terms of revenue, The Brass Tap reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. The Brass Tap has SBA lending data on file with a 6.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Noodles & Company A (Top Quintile) and The Brass Tap A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$669K – $1.4M
$793K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
6.1% (58 loans)
Total Units
463
53
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2003
2012
FDD Year
2025
2025