PENN STATION, EAST COAST SUBS
Penn Station East Coast Subs is a franchise that grants rights to operate upscale, fast-casual restaurants specializing in prepared-to-order East Coast-style cheesesteaks and submarine sandwiches. Franchisees follow a proprietary system including training, confidential operating manuals, and periodic updates to ensure consistent customer experience across locations. The business targets the general public in suburban strip-shopping centers, business districts, and busy streets.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (2-8% of net sales by monthly tier) + 2% national fund + up to 2% local advertising
Financial Performance
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How PENN STATION, EAST COAST SUBS Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Fast Casual
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PENN STATION, EAST COAST SUBS Current | $508K – $859K | $25K | 2.0% | 322 |
| 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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PENN STATION, EAST COAST SUBS franchisees (2010 – 2025)
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
310 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)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a PENN STATION, EAST COAST SUBS franchise ranges from $507,500 to $858,750. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 2.0% of gross sales.
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