Is Sarpino's or The Modern Halo cheaper to open?

Sarpino's costs $375,800–$552,700 and The Modern Halo costs $282,575–$647,700 to open (FDD Item 7). The Modern Halo has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Sarpino's or The Modern Halo?

Sarpino's reports $912,486 average annual unit revenue vs $931,350 for The Modern Halo (FDD Item 19). The Modern Halo is higher.

Which is the better franchise, Sarpino's or The Modern Halo?

FranchiseVerdict grades Sarpino's C and The Modern Halo D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Sarpino's vs The Modern Halo

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sarpino's and The Modern Halo are full-service restaurants franchises. Sarpino's requires an investment of $376K – $553K while The Modern Halo requires $283K – $648K. In terms of revenue, The Modern Halo reports higher average unit revenue at $931K. FranchiseVerdict rates Sarpino's C (Average) and The Modern Halo D (Below average).

Metric	Sarpino's	The Modern Halo
Verdict Grade	CAverageAverage	DBelow averageBelow average
Investment Range	$376K – $553K	$283K – $648K
Franchise Fee	$24K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$912K	$931K
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	45	2
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2005	2025
FDD Year	2026	2025