Is Katsu Bar and Noodle or Red’s Savoy Pizza cheaper to open?

Katsu Bar and Noodle costs $268,000–$439,000 and Red’s Savoy Pizza costs $201,800–$508,250 to open (FDD Item 7). Red’s Savoy Pizza has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Katsu Bar and Noodle or Red’s Savoy Pizza?

FranchiseVerdict grades Katsu Bar and Noodle B and Red’s Savoy Pizza B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Katsu Bar and Noodle vs Red’s Savoy Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Katsu Bar and Noodle and Red’s Savoy Pizza are quick-service restaurants franchises. Katsu Bar and Noodle requires an investment of $268K – $439K while Red’s Savoy Pizza requires $202K – $508K. FranchiseVerdict rates Katsu Bar and Noodle B (Above average) and Red’s Savoy Pizza B (Above average).

Metric	Katsu Bar and Noodle	Red’s Savoy Pizza
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$268K – $439K	$202K – $508K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	N/AIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	9	17
Unit Growth (YoY)	+2 units	+2 units
Year Began Franchising	2023	2011
FDD Year	2025	2022