New York Fries
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching New York Fries franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
New York Fries franchise specializes in fresh-cut fries and premium poutine, operating locations across North America with a focus on quality ingredients and ma
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New York Fries quick facts
- Is New York Fries a franchise?
- Yes. New York Fries offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 4 outlets in total (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53).
- How much does it cost to open a New York Fries franchise?
- The New York Fries Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $450,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the New York Fries initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does New York Fries charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2.5% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does New York Fries disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed New York Fries FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many New York Fries locations are there?
- The FDD reports 4 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is New York Fries a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $450,000 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
New York Fries head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- . Column 1 Type of Fee 1 Column 2 Amount Column 3 Due Date Column 4 Remarks Royalty — 6%Main ongoing fee
20 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2025 FDD for New York Fries has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December29,2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53
Net +0 outlets, 2024–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($450,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
New York Fries reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 53
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | deferred tax asset | $34,797 |
| 2024 | total assets 2024 | $1,911,780 |
| 2024 | gift card liability 2024 | $177,690 |
| 2024 | stock based compensation 2024 | $3,561 |
| 2024 | restructuring expenses paid | -$5,994 |
| 2024 | current portion of other long-term liability | $17,683 |
| 2024 | net earnings 2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $90,836 |
| 2024 | other comprehensive loss 2024 | -$1,801 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities 2024 | $452,529 |
| 2024 | note payable to the keg royalties income fund | $57,000 |
| 2024 | deferred gain on sale of the keg rights | $144,411 |
| 2024 | assets current assets cash 2024 | $92,490 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 55 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 New York 2024 — End
“2024 0 2 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. This review permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 21 · PDF p. 66 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Goodwill (note 15) 2023
“Goodwill (note 15) ................................................................................................ 204,884 214,627”
Note: The cited value could not be confirmed in the 2023 column on PDF page 66.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.