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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 $315,233.

$303,000

Earl of Sandwich Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$639,500

Earl of Sandwich Max

$693,450

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 an Item 19 financial performance representation, so this source does not provide a sales, revenue, or owner-profit figure.

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