Sandwich & Sub Franchise Opportunities
Sandwich and sub franchise costs typically range from under $150,000 for compact, low-labor concepts to around $600,000 for larger dine-in delis and hot-sub restaurants. Cold-sub, hot-sub, deli, and cheesesteak concepts are gathered here, and each row reports investment, franchise fees, royalties, and Item 19 disclosures exactly as filed in the FDD. Sort by lowest investment to find the leanest builds — sub concepts are among the lowest-equipment entries in food service.
All Sandwich & Sub Franchises
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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's Food & Beverage · Est. 2015 | Disclosed | $38K | $869K - $2.5M | 4–6.2% | 2,344 | |
| BHC Food & Beverage · Est. 2004 | None | $40K | $488K - $1.5M | 4.5% | — | |
| Blimpie Food & Beverage | None | $18K | $254K - $589K | 6% | 97 | |
| Buona Food & Beverage · Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $40K | $3.9M - $5.8M | 4% | 1 | |
| Buona Beef Food & Beverage · Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $20K | $2.9M - $5.3M | 4% | 31 | |
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Food & Beverage · Est. 2007 | Disclosed | $40K | $595K - $935K | 6–7% | 139 | |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Food & Beverage · Est. 1990 | Disclosed | $25K | $203K - $1.0M | 6% | 766 | |
| Cheba Hut Food & Beverage · Est. 2001 | Disclosed | $50K | $631K - $2.1M | 5% | 80 | |
| Chicha San Chen Food & Beverage · Est. 2016 | None | $250K | $359K - $537K | 1% | 11 | |
| Cousins Subs Food & Beverage · Est. 1978 | Disclosed | $25K | $465K - $1.2M | 6% | 34 | |
| Deli Delicious Food & Beverage · Est. 2008 | Disclosed | $30K | $123K - $252K | 6% | 42 | |
| Earl of Sandwich Food & Beverage · Est. 2004 | Disclosed | $25K | $303K - $640K | 6% | 26 | |
| Firehouse Subs Food & Beverage · Est. 2004 | Disclosed | $20K | $405K - $1.6M | 6% | 1,249 | |
| Goodcents Food & Beverage · Est. 1991 | Disclosed | $30K | $311K - $506K | 6% | 62 | |
| Great Steak Food & Beverage | Disclosed | — | $154K | 6% | 24 | |
| Jason's Deli Food & Beverage | None | $35K | $1.7M - $2.5M | 4% | 73 | |
| Jersey Mike's Food & Beverage · Est. 2019 | Disclosed | $20K | $436K - $1.2M | 6.5% | 3,201 | |
| Jimmy John's Food & Beverage · Est. 2017 | Disclosed | $35K | $366K - $728K | 6% | 2,737 | |
| Lee's Sandwiches Food & Beverage · Est. 2002 | None | $60K | $210K - $1.7M | 6.9% | 45 | |
| McAlister's Deli Food & Beverage | Disclosed | $36K | $910K - $2.6M | 5% | 533 | |
| Melt N Dip Food & Beverage · Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $50K | $373K - $455K | 5% | 8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a sandwich franchise cost?
Sandwich and sub franchise costs range from under $150,000 for small, streamlined shops to roughly $600,000 for larger delis and hot-sub restaurants. Buildout and equipment are the main variables. Item 7 of each FDD lists the exact initial investment.
What is the cheapest sub franchise to open?
Many sandwich and sub franchise opportunities are among the lower-capital options in food service because they need less cooking equipment and square footage, and some start under $150,000. Sort the table above by lowest investment to compare.
Are sandwich franchises profitable?
Sub and sandwich concepts often run leaner labor and food costs than full-menu restaurants, but per-unit volume varies by location. Brands that disclose Item 19 let you review actual average sales before investing. Use the Item 19 filter to find brands that publish revenue.
What royalty do sandwich franchises charge?
Sandwich and sub franchise royalties typically run 6% to 8% of gross sales, plus an advertising-fund contribution. All ongoing fees are detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. Compare royalty and ad-fund rates across brands above.