How much revenue does a Quiznos franchise make?

Quiznos does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many Quiznos franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Quiznos has 138 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Quiznos franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Quiznos franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is Quiznos a good franchise to buy?

Quiznos shows several positive indicators: established brand with 138+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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Quiznos

Quiznos franchises operate quick-service restaurants serving toasted submarine sandwiches, salads, soups, soft drinks, and related products under the QUIZNOS brand. Restaurants can be located in traditional inline commercial spaces or standalone buildings with or without drive-thrus, as well as non-traditional venues like malls, transportation centers, or school campuses. The business model focuses on franchising to multi-unit operators and individuals targeting fast-casual dining customers seeking customizable subs and quick meals.

FDD Year:

138locations

$214K–$649K

Since 1991

Food & BeverageDenver, COHigh Bluff Capital Partners, LLCwww.quiznos.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$5,000

Initial Investment

$213,900 – $648,800

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

4.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$370 – $790

5% royalty + 4% marketing fee + $100-$400/mo technology fee + $230-$340/mo POS fee + $40-$50/mo music fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$396,495

Median Gross Revenue

$298,032

Data Based On: 117 franchised outlets (32 Non-Traditional Franchised, 85 Traditional Franchised) open for at least 12 full months as of December 28, 2025. This includes 1 Non-Traditional Company Owned Restaurant in the table for reference but not in the franchised unit calculations.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (32 units × $430,661 + 85 units × $380,839) / 117 total franchised units = $396,495. Calculated weighted average of median gross revenue: (32 units × $158,680 + 85 units × $348,962) / 117 total franchised units = $298,032. Note that averaging medians is a best effort estimation as a single overall median is not provided.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $396,495

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How Quiznos Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 75% of Fast Food franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Quiznos Current	$214K – $649K	$5K	5.0%	138
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 134 franchises	$596K – $1.6M	$35K	6.3%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 134 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

Top States

1CA

2WA

3NE

4TX

5FL

6MI

7IL

8IA

9AZ

10CO

11WI

12TN

13IN

14LA

15MN

+28 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Quiznos franchisees (2010 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$146,340

Total Volume

$8.3M

Default Rate

15.8%

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.

57 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

137 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

137 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

ARC Burger, LLC, an affiliate, filed for Chapter 7 Liquidation on April 20, 2026.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962