Einstein Bros. Bagels charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 4.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $600/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Einstein Bros. Bagels has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Einstein Bros. Bagels franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Einstein Bros. Bagels offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Einstein Bros. Bagels currently operates 689 locations (2025 FDD) (63 franchised, 352 company-owned). The system grew by 12.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 20.1%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Einstein Bros. Bagels is 1.2% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Einstein Bros. Bagels FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.1M (average: $1.1M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Einstein Bros. Bagels is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Einstein Bros. Bagels's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Einstein Bros. Bagels's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Einstein Bros. Bagels provides 318 hours of initial training over approximately 4 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Einstein Bros. Bagels provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.