Is The Local Fry or The Red Chickz cheaper to open?

The Local Fry costs $556,500–$755,500 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, The Local Fry or The Red Chickz?

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

The Local Fry vs The Red Chickz

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Local Fry and The Red Chickz are quick-service restaurants franchises. The Local Fry requires an investment of $557K – $756K while The Red Chickz requires $425K – $883K. The Red Chickz discloses average revenue of $1.5M; The Local Fry 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 The Local Fry C (Average) and The Red Chickz B (Above average).

Metric	The Local Fry	The Red Chickz
Verdict Grade	CAverage	BAbove average
Investment Range	$557K – $756K	$425K – $883K
Franchise Fee	$35K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	$1.5Mn=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	Limited data
Total Units	1	5
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	+2 units
Year Began Franchising	2023	2022
FDD Year	2025	2025