THE PAN vs Bobby Chez Crabcakes
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both THE PAN and Bobby Chez Crabcakes are full-service restaurants franchises. THE PAN requires an investment of $241K – $529K while Bobby Chez Crabcakes requires $249K – $498K. Bobby Chez Crabcakes discloses average revenue of $990K; THE PAN does not report Item 19 data. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. FranchiseVerdict rates THE PAN C (Average) and Bobby Chez Crabcakes D (Below average).
| Metric | THE PAN | Bobby Chez Crabcakes |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | DBelow averageBelow average |
| Investment Range | $241K – $529K | $249K – $498K |
| Franchise Fee | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $990KCompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 5 | 4 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2025 | 2020 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2022 |
Investment Range
$241K – $529K
$249K – $498K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$990KCompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
5
4
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2025
2020
FDD Year
2025
2022