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Dunkin vs Delah Coffee — which franchise is the better buy?

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DunkinDelah Coffee
Disclosure honestyBC
Investment from$142,000$337,300
Total fees10.9%5.5%
Outlets8,7806
Lawsuits91

Dunkin: what their numbers say

Historical 2025 AUVs for 7,010 franchised restaurants. Median AUV $1,297,694; 45% above average. Excludes new, closed, part-time outlets.

Delah Coffee: what their numbers say

Company-owned outlet gross sales, direct gross profit, disclosed expenses (rent, credit card fees, utilities, marketing), and select franchise-related expenses for 2024-2025. Does not include all operating costs.

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