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Sandwich & Sub Shops: the real franchise numbers

23 franchises graded on how honestly they disclose owner earnings — with fees, failure signals and lawsuits pulled straight from the FDD.

Sub and sandwich franchises sell a low-investment dream, yet many disclose thin per-store revenue and high closure counts. The grades below show which chains actually put real owner earnings in writing. Total investment across these brands ranges from $183,250 to $1,706,691.

Firehouse Subs® Restaurant
Sandwich & Sub Shops
N/A
Jimmy John's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
McAlister's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
Jersey Mike's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
McAlister's Deli
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
Cheba Hut
Sandwich & Sub Shops
B
Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop
Sandwich & Sub Shops
C
Cousins Subs
Sandwich & Sub Shops
C
Fat Shack
Sandwich & Sub Shops
C
Capriotti's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
C
Buona
Sandwich & Sub Shops
C
E & G Sandwich Shop
Sandwich & Sub Shops
C
Quiznos
Sandwich & Sub Shops
D
Arby's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
D
Potbelly
Sandwich & Sub Shops
D
FIREHOUSE
Sandwich & Sub Shops
F
Subway
Sandwich & Sub Shops
F
Lee's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
F
Firehouse Subs
Sandwich & Sub Shops
F
Jason's Deli
Sandwich & Sub Shops
F
Hangry Joe's
Sandwich & Sub Shops
F
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