Quick Verdict · who it fits
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$145K - $935K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
6–7% + 2–4% ad
Item 19 median rev
$804k
System size (Item 20)
138 +16
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
19+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
40 days
Company-owned units
15
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$526k
Median
$804k
P75
$1.27M
▪ n = 120 units · Source: 2025 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6–7% + ad fund 2–4% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$800,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6–7%)
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Ad fund (2–4%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
153
Total units open
16
Units opened last year
14 franchised, 2 company-owned
17 franchised units ceased operations
Units closed last year
-5
Net unit growth
from 153 at end of 2023 to 153 at end of 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
3
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Capriotti's Sandwich Shop ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
15th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
56th pct · of 561 peers
System size
75th pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Disclosed | $40K | $145K - $935K | 6–7% | 138 |
| Yogurt MountainSimilar price | Disclosed | $30K | $275K - $934K | 6% | 15 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. requires a $40,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $145,000–$935,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $803,670. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6.0% to 7.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 2.0% to 4.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. has 138 total locations, with 16 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc.'s most recent FDD documents approximately 40 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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