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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop · FDD 2024 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★★☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5
Investment
$594,700–$935,000
Total fees
8.5% of sales
Outlets
153
Closure signals
16 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's worth it? How it compares to 16 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
8.5% of sales
lower than most (median 9%)
Startup cost
from $594,700
about average (median $594,700)
Disclosure honesty
Grade B
more honest than 65% of sandwich & sub shops franchises
Closure rate
10.5% of outlets
worse than 82% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every sandwich & sub shops franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
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).
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
16 ceased operations in 2024; 5 franchised closures in prior years indicates moderate churn.
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How much does a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's franchise cost?
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 Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's franchise owners make?
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). We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's franchise failure rate?
16 ceased operations in 2024; 5 franchised closures in prior years indicates moderate churn.
Is a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Capriotti's or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.