Is LaRosa’s or ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD cheaper to open?

LaRosa’s costs $1,431,000–$2,595,000 and ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD costs $1,119,500–$2,916,000 to open (FDD Item 7). ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, LaRosa’s or ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD?

FranchiseVerdict grades LaRosa’s B and ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

LaRosa’s vs ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both LaRosa’s and ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD are quick-service restaurants franchises. LaRosa’s requires an investment of $1.4M – $2.6M while ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD requires $1.1M – $2.9M. ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD discloses average revenue of $1.4M; LaRosa’s makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates LaRosa’s B (Above average) and ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD B (Above average).

Metric	LaRosa’s	ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$1.4M – $2.6M	$1.1M – $2.9M
Franchise Fee	$25K	$32K
Royalty Rate	4.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	64	147
Unit Growth (YoY)	-2 units	+15 units
Year Began Franchising	1967	2004
FDD Year	2024	2024