How much does a Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $193,820–$460,270, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Erbert & Gerbert's 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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The real numbers on owning a Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise

Quick Service Restaurant - Sandwich Shop · FDD 2026 · 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

Closure signals

3 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Erbert & Gerbert's 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	5.2% of outlets	worse than 73% 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

2025 revenues for 38 Traditional locations open all 12 months. Top tier avg $894,874, Mid $513,658, Lower $362,638. No expense/profit data provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

System declined from 65 to 58 franchised outlets 2023-2025; 14 ceased operations.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Erbert & Gerbert's 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 Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise owners make?: 2025 revenues for 38 Traditional locations open all 12 months. Top tier avg $894,874, Mid $513,658, Lower $362,638. No expense/profit data provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise failure rate?: System declined from 65 to 58 franchised outlets 2023-2025; 14 ceased operations.
Is a Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Erbert & Gerbert's 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 (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.