EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT
Einstein Bros. Bagels franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in fresh-baked bagels, cream cheese and other spreads, specialty coffees and teas, baked sweets and snacks, and creative lunch items. The business model includes Franchise Agreements for standard locations, License Agreements for non-traditional or captive market venues, and Area Development Agreements for multi-unit developers, with total investments ranging from $138,550 to $1,030,500 depending on the agreement type. It targets consumers seeking convenient, on-the-go breakfast and lunch options.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 4% marketing contribution + $500-$1,100/mo system support fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 55 Franchised Restaurants open for the entire 2024 fiscal year (53-week period from December 27, 2023 to December 31, 2024).
* Average and Median Gross Sales for franchised restaurants were directly extracted from Table 1 on page 3. No explicit average revenue for top or bottom quartile segments was provided for franchised units. No profit or expense data was provided for franchised units; Item 19 explicitly states that cost factors presented in Table 2 are for company-owned restaurants only and should not be considered actual or potential costs for franchisees.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT Current | $555K - $1.0M | $35K | 5.0% | 63 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M - $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K - $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M - $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K - $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+2 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchisees (2013 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchise?
The total initial investment to open a EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchise ranges from $555,000 to $1,030,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchise is $1,114,358. The median revenue is $1,086,065.
How many EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT has 63 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.
Can you get an SBA loan for a EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchises. Historical data shows 18 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT franchisees, with an average loan amount of $543,011. The historical default rate is 11.1%.
Is EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT a good franchise to buy?
EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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