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The real numbers on owning a E & G Sandwich Shop franchise
Quick Service Restaurant - Sandwich Shop · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$193,820–$460,270
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
60
Closure signals
10 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
2
Is E & G Sandwich Shop worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
8% of sales
lower than most (median 8.5%)
Startup cost
from $193,820
cheaper than most (median $436,176)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
16.7% of outlets
worse than 95% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
2
about average
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
38 Traditional outlets open all 12 months in 2024. Top tier averaged $959,592 revenue; mid-tier $546,944; lower-tier $322,494. Revenue only; excludes COGS and operating expenses.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
60 franchised outlets declined from 69 in 2022. 10 ceased operations in 2024.
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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Franchisor's framing: 38 Traditional outlets open all 12 months in 2024. Top tier averaged $959,592 revenue; mid-tier…
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How much does a E & G Sandwich Shop franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $193,820–$460,270, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do E & G Sandwich Shop franchise owners make?
38 Traditional outlets open all 12 months in 2024. Top tier averaged $959,592 revenue; mid-tier $546,944; lower-tier $322,494. Revenue only; excludes COGS and operating expenses. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the E & G Sandwich Shop franchise failure rate?
60 franchised outlets declined from 69 in 2022. 10 ceased operations in 2024.
Is a E & G Sandwich Shop franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. E & G Sandwich Shop scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with E & G Sandwich Shop or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.