Earl of Sandwich®
What Is Earl of Sandwich?
Earl of Sandwich is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in made-to-order hot sandwiches on artisan baked loaves, as well as salads, wraps, soups, grab-and-go items, desserts and beverages. Primary service channels include dine-in seating, grab-and-go/carryout, delivery, catering and drive-thru, and restaurants may also offer alcoholic beverages. Locations are generally in urban and densely populated suburban areas near office districts and high-volume shopping and trade centers and may be developed as in-line, end-cap, free-standing or drive-thru sites; franchises may also operate in nontraditional venues such as airports, stadiums, food courts and other captive-market facilities.
Earl of Sandwich Franchise: Pros and Cons
A $25,000 franchise fee (bottom 10% for Food & Beverage), combined with zero disclosed lawsuits or fraud cases and no terminations or penalties (near bottom 5%), signals low upfront cost and a very clean legal/operational record. However, those near‑zero counts may mean a small or young system with limited historical performance data.
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Lawsuits & Legal Risk
The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.
Territory Protection
Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains the right to sell via e-commerce/alternative channels, operate under different trademarks and retail or venue formats, and develop additional units in the surrounding market; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas.
Training & Support
Earl of Sandwich provides a robust 72-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch, combining structured managerial and operational preparation. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness; on-site assistance is offered for an additional fee, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses.
How Much Does It Cost to Open an Earl of Sandwich Franchise?
Opening an Earl of Sandwich franchise requires a total initial investment of $303,000 to $639,500, 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.
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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.
Earl of Sandwich Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed
Earl of Sandwich did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open an Earl of Sandwich franchise?
The total initial investment for an Earl of Sandwich franchise ranges from $303,000 to $639,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.
What is the Earl of Sandwich initial franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee for Earl of Sandwich is $25,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.
Does Earl of Sandwich disclose franchise revenue data?
Earl of Sandwich did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.
Does Earl of Sandwich have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?
Earl of Sandwich received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.
Does Earl of Sandwich offer exclusive franchise territories?
Earl of Sandwich received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.
What training does Earl of Sandwich provide to new franchisees?
Earl of Sandwich received a training and support score of 86 out of 100. Earl of Sandwich provides a robust 72-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch, combining structured managerial and operational preparation.
How many Earl of Sandwich franchise locations are there?
Earl of Sandwich had 31 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
What type of business is Earl of Sandwich?
Earl of Sandwich is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in made-to-order hot sandwiches on artisan baked loaves, as well as salads, wraps, soups, grab-and-go items, desserts and beverages.
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