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Noble Romans vs BAB: NROM and BABB compared
Noble Romans is the larger company: $4.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $908K for BAB (Q3 FY26). BAB is growing faster (+18% against +1% a year earlier). BAB is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.2% against 17.3%.
Where the money goes: NROM and BABB
Noble Romans (NROM) · Q2 2026
Noble Romans, Q2 2026: revenue $4.1M (+1% year over year), operating margin 17.3%, net earnings $191K, operating cash flow $804K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
BAB (BABB) · Q3 FY26
BAB, Q3 FY26: revenue $908K (+18% year over year), operating margin 33.2%, net earnings $227K, operating cash flow $267K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Noble Romans (NROM) | BAB (BABB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $4.1M | $908K |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | +18% |
| Operating margin | 17.3% | 33.2% |
| Net earnings | $191K | $227K |
| Net margin | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $804K | $267K |
| Free cash flow | $771K | — |
Where the revenue comes from
BAB
- Royalty: $531K (58%)
- Marketing Fund: $302K (33%)
- Licensing Fees and Other Income: $72K (8%)
- Franchise: $3K (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Noble Romans or BAB?
Noble Romans is the larger company: $4.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $908K for BAB (Q3 FY26).
Is Noble Romans or BAB growing faster?
BAB is growing faster (+18% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Noble Romans or BAB?
BAB is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.2% against 17.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.