How much does a Fish & Chips franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,508,000–$2,415,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Fish & Chips franchise owners make?

Fish & Chips discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Fish & Chips franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fish & Chips scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fish & Chips franchise

Quick Service / Casual Dining - Fish & Chips · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$1,508,000–$2,415,000

Total fees

6.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Fish & Chips worth it? How it compares to 117 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $1,508,000	pricier than 92% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.3%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to provide any financial performance representations or projections.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Minimal system history; only 1-2 franchised outlets across 2023-2025; no terminations, failures, or transfers.

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Fish & Chips franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fish & Chips franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,508,000–$2,415,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fish & Chips franchise owners make?: Fish & Chips discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Fish & Chips franchise failure rate?: Minimal system history; only 1-2 franchised outlets across 2023-2025; no terminations, failures, or transfers.
Is a Fish & Chips franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fish & Chips scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Fish & Chips or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.