Is Paris Banh Mi or The Local Fry cheaper to open?

Paris Banh Mi costs $478,000–$828,000 and The Local Fry costs $556,500–$755,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Paris Banh Mi has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Paris Banh Mi or The Local Fry?

FranchiseVerdict grades Paris Banh Mi B and The Local Fry C, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Paris Banh Mi vs The Local Fry

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Paris Banh Mi and The Local Fry are quick-service restaurants franchises. Paris Banh Mi requires an investment of $478K – $828K while The Local Fry requires $557K – $756K. Neither Paris Banh Mi nor The Local Fry 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 Paris Banh Mi B (Above average) and The Local Fry C (Average).

Metric	Paris Banh Mi	The Local Fry
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	CAverage
Investment Range	$478K – $828K	$557K – $756K
Franchise Fee	$60K	$35K
Royalty Rate	Continuing Service Royalty is a flat $1,000 per month, not a percentage of sales.	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	16	1
Unit Growth (YoY)	+14 units	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2023	2023
FDD Year	2025	2025