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CHARLEYS; CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAK; CHARLEYS GRILLED SUBS
Gosh Enterprises, Inc. franchises Charleys Restaurants, quick-service to fast-casual eateries offering Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks, grilled subs, buffalo-style chicken wings, french fries, lemonade, and soft drinks under names like Charleys Philly Steaks and Charleys Grilled Subs. They provide a comprehensive system including trademarks, designs, recipes, and operational standards for CPS Restaurants in mall food courts, airports, and inline locations, and CPSW Restaurants in freestanding spots or Walmarts with expanded chicken menu items. The business targets the competitive quick-service restaurant industry, serving consumers seeking affordable, grilled hot subs and related items.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% marketing fund + 2-3% local store marketing + $6.50/mo technology fee + $150/mo internet + $27.50/week digital menu board
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 713 franchised Restaurants that were open during the entire 2025 calendar.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $845,372
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Unlock financial performance dataHow CHARLEYS; CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAK; CHARLEYS GRILLED SUBS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 77% of Fast Food franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHARLEYS; CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAK; CHARLEYS GRILLED SUBS Current | $203K – $1.0M | $25K | 6.0% | 766 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| LITTLE CAESARS | $377K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 3,788 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 8.0% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
Fast Food Average 133 franchises | $597K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 133 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+32 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHARLEYS; CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAK; CHARLEYS GRILLED SUBS franchisees (2010 – 2016)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
23 SBA loans on record
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819 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CHARLEYS; CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAK; CHARLEYS GRILLED SUBS franchise ranges from $202,690 to $1,004,447. This includes a franchise fee of $24,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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