How much does a EARL OF SANDWICH franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $307,500–$584,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do EARL OF SANDWICH franchise owners make?

EARL OF SANDWICH discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a EARL OF SANDWICH franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. EARL OF SANDWICH scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a EARL OF SANDWICH franchise

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$307,500–$584,000

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

3 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states it does not make representations about franchisee future financial performance or past outlet performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

3 ceased operations in 2024; system declining from 34 to 31 units year-over-year.

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EARL OF SANDWICH franchise — frequently asked

How much does a EARL OF SANDWICH franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $307,500–$584,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do EARL OF SANDWICH franchise owners make?: EARL OF SANDWICH discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the EARL OF SANDWICH franchise failure rate?: 3 ceased operations in 2024; system declining from 34 to 31 units year-over-year.
Is a EARL OF SANDWICH franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. EARL OF SANDWICH scores F 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 34826-202509-09 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with EARL OF SANDWICH or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.