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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'sCapriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's
Disclosure honestyBB
Investment from$206,200$594,700
Total fees10.5%8.5%
Outlets2,777153
Lawsuits130

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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