SCHLOTZSKY'S
Schlotzsky’s franchises quick casual restaurants known as Schlotzsky’s® eateries that feature premium sandwiches, pizzas, calzones, soups, salads, and complementary food and beverages. Franchisees are typically required to also operate a Cinnabon® Express inside the restaurant as a condition of the franchise grant. The business model centers on franchising these restaurants, supplying goods and services to franchisees, and selling products to wholesale and retail customers, targeting consumers seeking fast-casual dining options.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 4% ad fund + $230/mo Mar-Tech + $530-$1,534/mo POS license/lease + $125-$250/mo POS support + $62/mo loyalty app + $99/mo online ordering
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 204 Traditional Franchises with a drive-thru and 34 Traditional Franchises without a drive-thru, totaling 238 franchises, represented in these tables for Fiscal Year 2024.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from: (204 drive-thru units × $1,126,331 avg + 34 non-drive-thru units × $1,030,561 avg) / 238 total units = $1,112,650. Weighted median gross revenue calculated from: (204 drive-thru units × $1,054,269 median + 34 non-drive-thru units × $906,142 median) / 238 total units = $1,033,108. Weighted average for top quartile revenue calculated from: (204 drive-thru units × $1,697,377 top avg + 34 non-drive-thru units × $1,683,358 top avg) / 238 total units = $1,695,374. Weighted average for bottom quartile revenue calculated from: (204 drive-thru units × $673,976 bottom avg + 34 non-drive-thru units × $537,184 bottom avg) / 238 total units = $654,434.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SCHLOTZSKY'S Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHLOTZSKY'S Current | N/A | $36K | 6.0% | 280 |
| 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.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SCHLOTZSKY'S 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
280 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)
Former franchisee dispute alleging tortious interference with sale of stores, breach of contract, and deceptive trade practices.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a SCHLOTZSKY'S franchise is $1,112,650. The median revenue is $1,033,108.
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