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Jimmy John's vs Capriotti's Sandwich Shop — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Jimmy John's | Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $206,200 | $594,700 |
| Total fees | 10.5% | 8.5% |
| Outlets | 2,777 | 153 |
| Lawsuits | 13 | 0 |
Jimmy John's: what their numbers say
2025 AUVs: 2,581 restaurants, median $955,639, average $1,007,437. Excludes new, closed, multi-brand locations. No net income/expense data provided.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop: what their numbers say
2024 sales data for 120 franchised traditional restaurants open full year. Average unit volume $835,358; median $803,670. Top 25% averaged $1,270,078; bottom 25% averaged $526,335. Excludes new openings, closed units, non-traditional venues.
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