Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs Thirsty Joe's Draft House

Side-by-side FDD data comparison. Sourced from Franchise Disclosure Documents.

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip
Casual Dining
Thirsty Joe's Draft House
Casual Dining
MetricNestle Toll House Cafe by ChipThirsty Joe's Draft House
Franchise Fee$37,500$30,000
Royalty Rate6.0%5.0%
Ad Fund Rate1.5%2.0%
Min Investment$44K$297K
Max Investment$586K$564K
Median Revenue (Item 19)N/AN/A
1-Year Unit ChangeN/AN/A
SBA Default Rate16.7%N/A
Has Item 19✓ Yes✓ Yes

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Last updated: April 2026