Home / Compare
Dunkin vs PJ's Coffee — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Dunkin | PJ's Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $142,000 | $280,500 |
| Total fees | 10.9% | 7% |
| Outlets | 8,780 | 167 |
| Lawsuits | 9 | 0 |
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.
PJ's Coffee: what their numbers say
2025 data for 122 franchised units showing average gross sales $603,785; median $557,620. Seven affiliate-owned units detailed with EBITDA average $140,935. Average gross sales by category provided.
◤ ITEM 19 RECONSTRUCTED
Get the real owner take-home for either — $149
Full net-profit math, financing, red flags. See a sample →