Is Chaiwale & Co. or Barney Brown cheaper to open?

Chaiwale & Co. costs $211,000–$579,500 and Barney Brown costs $196,500–$597,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Barney Brown has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Chaiwale & Co. or Barney Brown?

FranchiseVerdict grades Chaiwale & Co. D and Barney Brown D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Chaiwale & Co. vs Barney Brown

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chaiwale & Co. and Barney Brown are quick-service restaurants franchises. Chaiwale & Co. requires an investment of $211K – $580K while Barney Brown requires $197K – $597K. FranchiseVerdict rates Chaiwale & Co. D (Below average) and Barney Brown D (Below average).

Metric	Chaiwale & Co.	Barney Brown
Verdict Grade	DBelow average	DBelow average
Investment Range	$211K – $580K	$197K – $597K
Franchise Fee	$35K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only · n=1	N/ACompany-owned only · n=2
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	1	2
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2025	2022
FDD Year	2025	2025