Earl of Sandwich
Earl of Sandwich franchises fast casual restaurants featuring made-to-order hot sandwiches using artisan baked bread, fresh meats, sauces, along with salads, wraps, soups, desserts, and beverages, potentially including alcohol, catering, and delivery. The business model offers single-unit franchises, development agreements for multiple units, and nontraditional locations like airports and stadiums, operating under a standardized system with proprietary marks and an operations manual. Target market is the general public in urban and suburban areas near offices, shopping centers, and high-traffic locations.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% weekly marketing obligation (2% brand fund + 1% local store marketing) + $0-$1,000/mo website fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Earl of Sandwich Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Earl of Sandwich Current | $308K – $584K | $25K | 6.0% | 26 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Earl of Sandwich franchisees (2017 – 2019)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
27 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Affiliates Bertucci’s Restaurants, LLC (Chapter 11 filed Dec 5, 2022, confirmed Sep 9, 2024; and Apr 24, 2025), PB Restaurants, LLC (Apr 4, 2025), Planet Express (LAX), LLC (Apr 4, 2025), and Times Square Buffet, LLC (Apr 4, 2025). Key officers Thomas Avallone, Jeffrey Sirolly, and Robert Earl serve in these companies.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Earl of Sandwich franchise ranges from $307,500 to $584,000. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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