Old New York franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Old New York franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $700,750 to $1,151,500, with about $165,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Old New York FDD.
What are the Old New York franchise fees and investment?
The Old New York franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $700,750 to $1,151,500. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $700,750 to $1,151,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $165,000 |
| US locations | 3 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Full-Service) |
| Headquarters | Camanllo, California |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 2013 |
How does the Old New York investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Old New York's minimum investment of $700,750 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 209 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Old New York belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Old New York FDD?
Verify six parts of the Old New York Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Old New York discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Old New York?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Old New York:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit Belly | $40,000 | $702,000 to $1,187,000 |
| BurgerFi | $35,000 | $704,750 to $1,171,500 |
| Cicis | $30,000 | $694,965 to $1,038,753 |
| Bruegger's Bagels | $35,000 | $693,800 to $1,227,150 |
| Bornga | $100,000 | $710,000 to $1,165,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Old New York franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Old New York franchise ranges from $700,750 to $1,151,500, including a franchise fee of $35,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Old New York franchise?
Old New York lists a minimum of about $165,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Old New York locations are there?
Old New York reported 3 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Old New York been franchising?
Old New York started offering franchises in 2013 after the company was founded in 1994.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Old New York and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Old New York. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.