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PJ's Coffee vs Delah Coffee — which franchise is the better buy?

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	PJ's Coffee	Delah Coffee
Disclosure honesty	B	C
Investment from	$280,500	$337,300
Total fees	7%	5.5%
Outlets	167	6
Lawsuits	0	1

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.

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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