Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks?

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks is a fast-casual franchise specializing in authentic cheesesteak sandwiches, empanadas, fresh cut french fries, and other comfort food items. Franchisees provide on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery, with catering identified among the Approved Services and Products. Restaurants are ordinarily located in high-traffic retail commercial locations, including strip shopping centers, and the system also authorizes branded Food Trucks and a delivery-only Virtual Kitchen program for qualified franchisees.

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor's standout strength is a spotless official record-zero disclosed lawsuits, settlements, franchisee judgments, government penalties, fraud cases, outlet non‑renewals, terminations, or franchisor enforcement actions-well below Food & Beverage norms. A key risk is that uniformly zero disclosures may reflect incomplete reporting or a limited sample period, so prospective operators should independently verify records and the franchise disclosure document.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, settlements, franchisee-initiated judgments, government penalties, or fraud cases - well below what's common in Food & Beverage and indicates a clean legal record that reduces legal risk for new operators.

Zero outlet non‑renewals and zero outlet terminations - unusually low for this sector, which suggests strong operator retention and smoother long‑term franchise relationships.

Zero franchisor‑initiated enforcement actions - far below the industry norm, implying the franchisor hasn't needed to take formal action against franchisees and signaling cooperative franchisor–franchisee dynamics.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks grants a non-exclusive Designated Territory set by travelable radius or population and determined by market density, with territory rights contingent on meeting performance quotas. The franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units, sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, and franchise in the market; no right of first refusal.

Training & Support

75/100

NORMAL

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks provides a robust 80-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is provided at an additional cost.

Unit Growth Analysis

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks added one net unit (from 4 to 5) but growth has slowed sharply, showing a -28.6% year-over-year deceleration. With only two franchised locations and three company-owned, this reads as a stalled startup: limited franchise precedent and thin resale liquidity mean you'll be buying into operational risk and likely have to accept more hands-on work and tighter contractual protections - insist on verified unit-level financials and firm support commitments before you commit.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks Franchise?

Opening a Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks franchise requires a total initial investment of $167,150 to $397,375, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$167,150

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$397,375

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$67,500

Equipment & Assets$35,250

Reserves$15,000

Training$900

Other$18,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$224,500

Equipment & Assets$64,500

Reserves$45,000

Training$3,375

Other$30,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks Franchise Owners Make?

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks franchise locations reported average gross sales of $614,551 and median gross sales of $635,850 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$614,551

Median Gross Sales:

$635,850

High Gross Sales:

$806,884

Low Gross Sales:

$319,993

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

80.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: In 2024 the Item 19 sample includes 5 operational outlets (3 company‑owned: Bay Shore Food Truck $319,993; Farmingdale $806,884; West Islip $635,850 - and 2 franchise outlets: Commack $628,107; Sunnyside $681,921). The 2024 average gross sales across all outlets is $614,551. On a group basis 2024 averages were higher for the two franchise outlets (~$655,014 average) than for the three company‑owned outlets (~$587,576 average), indicating the franchised locations in this small sample outperformed company‑owned locations in 2024.

Performance Variability Analysis: Sales in 2024 show moderate dispersion: median $635,850 vs mean $614,551 and a range of $486,891 (low $319,993 to high $806,884). Four of five outlets (80%) met or exceeded the overall average, so the distribution is skewed upward by the high‑performing Farmingdale location. With only five observations, a single high or low outlet materially shifts the mean; the median (635,850) better reflects the center of the sample.

Data Scope and Limitations: The data are historical gross sales only (2024 most recent year). The Item 19 disclosure states the information has not been audited and was not prepared on a GAAP basis. The sample is small (5 outlets in 2024) and excludes new outlets that were not open the full year, affiliate kiosks/seasonal locations, and other non‑representative sites. No cost of goods sold or net income figures are provided in Item 19, and the figures are not forecasts of future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks a good franchise to own?

Whether Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 75/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $167,150 to $397,375. Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks disclosed average gross sales of $614,551 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks franchise?

Break-even timelines for Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks operates 2 franchised locations and 3 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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