The Pantry vs Einstein Bros. Bagels Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Pantry vs Einstein Bros. Bagels including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About The Pantry

For over 30 years the Pantry Restaurants have been a leader in the family casual restaurant segment. We expanded into the Alberta market, and are actively pursuing Area Developments. Our success has come from specializing in quality foods in 3 successful day-part programs. Our dynamic team provides Franchisees with site selection, construction, pre & post opening training, marketing expertiese, including ongoing support.

About Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. is a leader in the quick casual segment of the restaurant industry. We specialize in high-quality foods for breakfast and lunch in a cafe atmosphere with a neighborhood emphasis. Our product offerings include fresh baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches, bagels, soups, salads, desserts, premium coffees and other cafe beverages. We operate and license locations primarily under the Einstein Bros. and Noah's brand names, and franchise locations primarily under the Manhattan and Chesapeake brand names. We also operate a dough production facility. We view our business as a single segment with a focus on our company-operated restaurants. Our manufacturing and franchise operations are either supportive or ancillary to our main business focus.