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How Much Does a Earl of Sandwich Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Earl of Sandwich franchise costs between $303,000 and $639,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$303,000

Minimum Investment

$639,500

Maximum Investment

$25,000

Franchise Fee

Earl of Sandwich Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $25,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Earl of Sandwich Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Earl of Sandwich franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · See Item 5 $25,000

Real Estate $160,000 – $342,000

Leasehold Costs and Building and Site Improvements Progress payments · As arranged $160,000 – $342,000

Equipment & Assets $82,000 – $135,000

Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment As arranged $75,000 – $105,000

Signage As arranged $3,000 – $20,000

Point of Sale System As arranged $3,000 – $6,000

Technology As arranged $1,000 – $4,000

Training $4,000 – $6,000

Initial Manager Training As arranged $4,000 – $6,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $15,000

Additional Funds - 3 months As arranged $10,000 – $15,000

Other Costs $22,000 – $116,500

Pre-Opening Costs As arranged $15,000 – $40,000

Grand Opening Required Spending Progress payments $7,500

Graphic Items As arranged $3,000 – $7,000

Professional Fees Before opening $1,000 – $4,000

Deposit Fee Lump sum · See Item 5 $0 – $2,500

Total Estimated Investment $303,000 – $639,500

How Does Earl of Sandwich Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Earl of Sandwich's minimum investment of $303,000 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$303,000

Earl of Sandwich Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$639,500

Earl of Sandwich Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Earl of Sandwich?

The total startup cost for a Earl of Sandwich franchise ranges from $303,000 to $639,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $160,000 to $342,000.

How much is the Earl of Sandwich franchise fee?

The Earl of Sandwich franchise fee is $25,000, with a range of $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Earl of Sandwich a good investment?

Earl of Sandwich requires a total franchise investment of $303,000 to $639,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 86/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Earl of Sandwich franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Earl of Sandwich franchise owner make?

Earl of Sandwich's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.