Is Sticky Fingers Cooking or Falbo Bros Pizzeria cheaper to open?

Sticky Fingers Cooking costs $77,528–$125,379 and Falbo Bros Pizzeria costs $40,000–$160,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Falbo Bros Pizzeria has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Sticky Fingers Cooking or Falbo Bros Pizzeria?

FranchiseVerdict grades Sticky Fingers Cooking B and Falbo Bros Pizzeria F, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Sticky Fingers Cooking vs Falbo Bros Pizzeria

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sticky Fingers Cooking and Falbo Bros Pizzeria are quick-service restaurants franchises. Sticky Fingers Cooking requires an investment of $78K – $125K while Falbo Bros Pizzeria requires $40K – $160K. Sticky Fingers Cooking discloses average revenue of $444K; Falbo Bros Pizzeria makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. FranchiseVerdict rates Sticky Fingers Cooking B (Above average) and Falbo Bros Pizzeria F (Weakest tier).

Metric	Sticky Fingers Cooking	Falbo Bros Pizzeria
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	FWeakest tier
Investment Range	$78K – $125K	$40K – $160K
Franchise Fee	$35K	$10K
Royalty Rate	8.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$444KIncl. company outlets	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	10	7
Unit Growth (YoY)	+5 units	-2 units
Year Began Franchising	2022	2010
FDD Year	2025	2023