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Jimmy John's vs Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Jimmy John's | Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Capriotti's: what their numbers say
2024 gross sales data for 120 franchised & 13 affiliate-owned traditional restaurants. Average unit volume $835,358 (franchised); excludes 39 restaurants (new, closed, non-traditional, limited hours).
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