FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Einstein Bros Bagels.
Based on 2024 FDD · 13 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Einstein Bros Bagels franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $585K – $1.0M. Reported owner economics show $42K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $35K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2013-2025). 18 loans across 11 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
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