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TCBY vs Breadsmith

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both TCBY and Breadsmith are quick-service restaurants franchises. TCBY requires an investment of $135K – $699K while Breadsmith requires $330K – $506K. In terms of revenue, Breadsmith reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. On SBA loan performance, Breadsmith has a lower charge-off rate (7.7%) compared to TCBY (22.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates TCBY F (Bottom Quintile) and Breadsmith A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$135K – $699K
$330K – $506K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$49K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$429K
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
22.8% (211 loans)
7.7% (34 loans)
Total Units
125
32
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
1993
FDD Year
2025
2025