Is Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay or B-Bop's cheaper to open?

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay costs $559,300–$3,167,800 and B-Bop's costs $1,133,200–$2,569,200 to open (FDD Item 7). Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay or B-Bop's?

FranchiseVerdict grades Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay C and B-Bop's B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay vs B-Bop's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and B-Bop's are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay requires an investment of $559K – $3.2M while B-Bop's requires $1.1M – $2.6M. Neither Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay nor B-Bop's makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed unit revenue. FranchiseVerdict rates Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay C (Average) and B-Bop's B (Above average).

Metric	Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay	B-Bop's
Verdict Grade	CAverage	BAbove average
Investment Range	$559K – $3.2M	$1.1M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee	$40K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	3	13
Unit Growth (YoY)	+1 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2022	1994
FDD Year	2025	2026