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PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans vs The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are quick-service restaurants franchises. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans requires an investment of $263K – $1.7M while The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf requires $532K – $1.4M. In terms of revenue, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans A (Top Quintile) and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$263K – $1.7M
$532K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$590K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (70 loans)
N/A
Total Units
182
179
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1989
2019
FDD Year
2025
2025