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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
N/AJimmy John's
BCapriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's
BCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
BMcAlister's
BJersey Mike's
BMcAlister's Deli
BCheba Hut
BErbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop
CCousins Subs
CFat Shack
CCapriotti's
CBuona
CE & G Sandwich Shop
CQuiznos
DArby's
DPotbelly
DFIREHOUSE
FSubway
FLee's
FFirehouse Subs
FJason's Deli
FHangry Joe's
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