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Philly Pretzel Factory vs Meadows Original Frozen Custard

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Philly Pretzel Factory and Meadows Original Frozen Custard are quick-service restaurants franchises. Philly Pretzel Factory requires an investment of $150K – $496K while Meadows Original Frozen Custard requires $134K – $512K. 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 Philly Pretzel Factory B (Above Average) and Meadows Original Frozen Custard A (Top Quintile).

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