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

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

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

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

Red’s Savoy Pizza vs Katsu Bar and Noodle

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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