Is THE OUTSIDE SCOOP or Neehee's cheaper to open?

THE OUTSIDE SCOOP costs $222,000–$2,200,000 and Neehee's costs $924,500–$1,478,000 to open (FDD Item 7). THE OUTSIDE SCOOP has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, THE OUTSIDE SCOOP or Neehee's?

FranchiseVerdict grades THE OUTSIDE SCOOP C and Neehee's B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

THE OUTSIDE SCOOP vs Neehee's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both THE OUTSIDE SCOOP and Neehee's are quick-service restaurants franchises. THE OUTSIDE SCOOP requires an investment of $222K – $2.2M while Neehee's requires $925K – $1.5M. FranchiseVerdict rates THE OUTSIDE SCOOP C (Average) and Neehee's B (Above average).

Metric	THE OUTSIDE SCOOP	Neehee's
Verdict Grade	CAverageAverage	BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range	$222K – $2.2M	$925K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee	$25K	$60K
Royalty Rate	4.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	Limited data
Total Units	0	4
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2025	2013
FDD Year	2025	2025