FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ vs SCOOTER'S COFFEE

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

SCOOTER'S COFFEE
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
+2.9%
Net unit growth
+53.0%
46
Exit quality
74
100
Transfer / churn
86
Distress
STABLE 9
$50K
Franchise fee
$40K
$1.3M
Investment from
$692K