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

The Red Chickz costs $424,700–$883,200 and The Local Fry costs $556,500–$755,500 to open (FDD Item 7). The Red Chickz has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, The Red Chickz or The Local Fry?

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

The Red Chickz vs The Local Fry

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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