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ZEISS VISION CENTER vs Buff City Soap

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both ZEISS VISION CENTER and Buff City Soap are retail franchises. ZEISS VISION CENTER requires an investment of $605K – $1.1M while Buff City Soap requires $395K – $1.3M. Buff City Soap has SBA lending data on file with a 8.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates ZEISS VISION CENTER C (Average) and Buff City Soap A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$605K – $1.1M
$395K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$50K
Royalty Rate
$25,000 per annum
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
8.7% (23 loans)
Total Units
0
271
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2024
2018
FDD Year
2025
2024