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

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans are quick-service restaurants franchises. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf requires an investment of $532K – $1.4M while PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans requires $263K – $1.7M. 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 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf A (Top Quintile) and PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans A (Top Quintile).

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