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PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans vs Schlotzsky’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans and Schlotzsky’s are quick-service restaurants franchises. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans requires an investment of $915K – $1.7M while Schlotzsky’s requires $648K – $2.0M. In terms of revenue, Schlotzsky’s reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Schlotzsky’s (20.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans A (Strongest tier) and Schlotzsky’s B (Above average).

Investment Range
$915K – $1.7M
$648K – $2.0M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$36K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$590K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (70 loans)
20.6% (533 loans)
Total Units
182
308
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2017
FDD Year
2025
2025