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

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

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

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

The Local Fry vs Paris Banh Mi

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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