Is Paris Banh Mi or The Red Chickz cheaper to open?

Paris Banh Mi costs $478,000–$828,000 and The Red Chickz costs $424,700–$883,200 to open (FDD Item 7). The Red Chickz has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Paris Banh Mi or The Red Chickz?

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

Paris Banh Mi vs The Red Chickz

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Paris Banh Mi and The Red Chickz are quick-service restaurants franchises. Paris Banh Mi requires an investment of $478K – $828K while The Red Chickz requires $425K – $883K. The Red Chickz discloses average revenue of $1.5M; Paris Banh Mi makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Based on a single outlet - not a system average. FranchiseVerdict rates Paris Banh Mi B (Above average) and The Red Chickz B (Above average).

Metric	Paris Banh Mi	The Red Chickz
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$478K – $828K	$425K – $883K
Franchise Fee	$60K	$40K
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	$1.5Mn=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	Limited data
Total Units	16	5
Unit Growth (YoY)	+14 units	+2 units
Year Began Franchising	2023	2022
FDD Year	2025	2025