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How Much Does a Lee's Sandwiches Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Lee's Sandwiches franchise costs between $988,000 and $1,679,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$988,000

Minimum Investment

$1,679,500

Maximum Investment

$50,000

Franchise Fee

Lee's Sandwiches Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000

Fee Range $40,000 – $75,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $75,000

Lee's Sandwiches Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $75,000

Franchise Fee Cashier's Check · At Signing of Franchise Agreement $75,000

Real Estate $508,000 – $841,000

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $500,000 – $800,000

Real Estate/Rent As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $7,000 – $36,000

Utility Deposits As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $1,000 – $5,000

Equipment & Assets $268,000 – $536,000

Furniture, Fixtures& Equipment As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $200,000 – $400,000

Vehicles As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $30,000 – $60,000

Initial Inventory As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $20,000 – $40,000

Signage As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $15,000 – $30,000

Office Equipment &Supplies As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $3,000 – $6,000

Training $15,000 – $30,000

Training As Arranged · During Training $15,000 – $30,000

Working Capital & Reserves $80,000 – $120,000

Additional Funds 18 (3 months) As Arranged · As Necessary $80,000 – $120,000

Other Costs $42,000 – $77,500

Grand Opening As Arranged · First 3 Months Of Operation $20,000 – $30,000

Office Network& Registers As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $10,000 – $25,000

Insurance As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $5,000 – $10,000

Store Surveillance System As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $2,000 – $5,000

Legal &Accounting As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $2,000 – $4,000

POS Support As arranged · Before Beginning Operations $2,500

Licenses &Permits As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $1,000

Total Estimated Investment $988,000 – $1,679,500

How Does Lee's Sandwiches Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Lee's Sandwiches's minimum investment of $988,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$988,000

Lee's Sandwiches Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,679,500

Lee's Sandwiches Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Lee's Sandwiches?

The total startup cost for a Lee's Sandwiches franchise ranges from $988,000 to $1,679,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $508,000 to $841,000.

How much is the Lee's Sandwiches franchise fee?

The Lee's Sandwiches franchise fee is $50,000, with a range of $40,000 to $75,000 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 Lee's Sandwiches a good investment?

Lee's Sandwiches requires a total franchise investment of $988,000 to $1,679,500 and scores Legal Risk: 67/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Lee's Sandwiches franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Lee's Sandwiches franchise owner make?

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