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The Red Bird vs Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Red Bird and Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe are full-service restaurants franchises. The Red Bird requires an investment of $290K – $1.2M while Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe requires $416K – $1.0M. Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe discloses average revenue of $1.4M; The Red Bird does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates The Red Bird B (Above Average) and Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$290K – $1.2M
$416K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$65K
$35K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
3
32
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2025
2008
FDD Year
2025
2025