D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches?

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches is a quick-service franchise focused on grilled and toasted specialty sandwiches (including subs, pita and deli sandwiches), wraps, burgers, soups, salads, rice and grain bowls, and hot and cold beverages. Franchisees are required to offer menu items for on‑premises consumption (dine-in), carry-out, and delivery, and to participate in the franchisor’s Gift Card program. Restaurants typically operate from free-standing buildings, strip center stores, or food-court locations.

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor's exceptionally strong operator support — a perfect 100 training/support score and 266 hours of initial training (both well above typical) — gives new franchisees unusually thorough, hands-on preparation, but the Item 7 minimum reserves of $50,000 (well above typical) increase ongoing cash requirements and operating risk.

Pros

The 100 training/support score and 266 hours of initial training — both well above typical (score in the top quarter; hours in the top 10%) — mean the franchisor provides thorough, hands‑on preparation for new operators.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, franchisee judgments, settlements, government penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, or fraud cases (all well below typical) gives the system a clean legal and regulatory record.

41 company‑owned units (well above typical, top 10%) shows the franchisor operates a meaningful number of locations itself, providing direct operational experience and 'skin in the game'.

Cons

Item 7 minimum reserves of $50,000 (well above typical, top quarter) indicates higher ongoing operating costs than peers and means you'll need more cash on hand to cover several months of expenses.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, to develop/convert additional units and apply different trademarks, and to operate in retail venues; protection is contingent on performance contingencies affecting market density.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 266-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to ensure operational readiness; on-site services carry additional fees, and travel and living expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise is on a clear declining trajectory: unit count fell from 69 in 2022 to 66 in 2023 and 63 in 2024, a cumulative loss of 6 units (−8.7%) and a latest year‑over‑year drop of −4.5%. For investors this signals weakening franchise health—consistent contraction rather than volatility—and the decline is slightly accelerating (growth moved from about −4.35% in 2023 to −4.5% in 2024, a ~0.2 percentage‑point faster pace), so further deterioration or stabilization should be monitored before additional investment.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise?

Opening a D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches franchise requires a total initial investment of $411,250 to $736,500, according to the 2024 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

$411,250

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$736,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$136,250

Equipment & Assets$132,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$10,000

Other$53,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$330,000

Equipment & Assets$201,000

Reserves$75,000

Training$17,500

Other$83,000

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 D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

N/A

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

High Gross Sales:

$1,363,766

Low Gross Sales:

$519,213

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

36.84210526315789%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Company-owned restaurants show higher top and quartile-average net sales (e.g., company high 1,486,812 vs franchised high 1,363,766), indicating corporate units have tended to perform better on average across comparable quartiles.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised unit net sales range widely from 519,213 to 1,363,766, and only about 36.8% of franchised outlets met or exceeded their quartile average, signaling substantial variability in unit-level performance.

Data Scope and Limitations: The data are unaudited, limited to 19 franchised and 40 company-owned restaurants open all of 2023 in four states, and do not provide an overall mean or median for franchised units, limiting broad generalizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches franchise?

The total initial investment for a D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches franchise ranges from $411,250 to $736,500, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches is $30,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches offer exclusive franchise territories?

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches provide to new franchisees?

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides an extensive 266-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch.

How many D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches franchise locations are there?

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches had 63 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

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