STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL
Steak Escape Sandwich Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in the retail sale of made-to-order specialty sandwiches, salads, potatoes, fresh-cut french fries, and fresh-made lemonade, utilizing unique in-store merchandising techniques and strict uniform procedures to ensure high product quality. The franchisor, Escape Enterprises, Ltd., sells franchises for operating these retail food outlets, with options for single units or multi-unit development agreements. It targets consumers seeking customizable, high-quality quick-service meals in various locations.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + currently 0.5% (mall) or 1.5% (non-mall) marketing fund (subject to increase up to 2%/3%); no fixed monthly fees listed.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL Current | N/A | $25K | 6.0% | 19 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food 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
+3 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL franchisees (2011 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
23 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 |
23 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Suit to collect royalty payments from franchisee.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2025 FDD, STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL has 19 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1996.
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