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The real numbers on owning a Capriotti's franchise
Quick Service Restaurant (Sandwich) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$594,700–$935,000
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
153
Closure signals
16 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses 2024 gross sales (avg $835K franchised, $965K affiliate) and affiliate P&L with EBITDA. No franchisee net income shown; affiliate stores are Nevada-clustered mature markets, cherry-picking best-performing corporate units.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
16 franchised locations permanently closed in 2024 alone; net franchised count fell by 5.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $594,700–$935,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Capriotti's franchise owners make?
Discloses 2024 gross sales (avg $835K franchised, $965K affiliate) and affiliate P&L with EBITDA. No franchisee net income shown; affiliate stores are Nevada-clustered mature markets, cherry-picking best-performing corporate units. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Capriotti's franchise failure rate?
16 franchised locations permanently closed in 2024 alone; net franchised count fell by 5.
Is a Capriotti's franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Capriotti's scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 34668-202508-02 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Capriotti's or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.