Is Neehee's or THE OUTSIDE SCOOP cheaper to open?

Neehee's costs $924,500–$1,478,000 and THE OUTSIDE SCOOP costs $222,000–$2,200,000 to open (FDD Item 7). THE OUTSIDE SCOOP has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Neehee's or THE OUTSIDE SCOOP?

FranchiseVerdict grades Neehee's B and THE OUTSIDE SCOOP C, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Neehee's vs THE OUTSIDE SCOOP

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Neehee's and THE OUTSIDE SCOOP are quick-service restaurants franchises. Neehee's requires an investment of $925K – $1.5M while THE OUTSIDE SCOOP requires $222K – $2.2M. FranchiseVerdict rates Neehee's B (Above average) and THE OUTSIDE SCOOP C (Average).

Metric	Neehee's	THE OUTSIDE SCOOP
Verdict Grade	BAbove averageAbove average	CAverageAverage
Investment Range	$925K – $1.5M	$222K – $2.2M
Franchise Fee	$60K	$25K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/A	N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	4	0
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2013	2025
FDD Year	2025	2025