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Earl of Sandwich.

Specialty Retail franchise. 28 outlets. Here's what opening a Earl of Sandwich franchise actually costs in 2026 — and what you can expect to earn.

Updated Apr 21, 2026 EFDID1740000
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Initial investment
$341K – $0.5M
Per unit, build-out incl.
Total outlets
28
+2 in last year
Royalty rate
6%
of gross revenue
Median unit revenue
$1.4M
Item 19
The answer, up front

How much does a Earl of Sandwich franchise actually cost?

The published range is $341,190 to $520,450 all-in per unit, per the latest FDD filing.

Line itemAmountSource
Initial franchise fee$30,000FDD Item 5
Total initial investment — low$341,190FDD Item 7
Total initial investment — high$520,450FDD Item 7
Royalty rate (ongoing)6% of grossFDD Item 6
Marketing fee (ongoing)3% of grossFDD Item 6
Overview

About Earl of.

Earl of Sandwich is a specialty retail franchise with 28 locations system-wide.

Initial investment ranges from $341,190 to $520,450. Detailed breakdown of where the capital goes is in the full FDD — unlock below.

The economics

What does a unit actually earn? Locked

Item 19 of the latest FDD reports median and quartile unit revenue. Unlock for the full distribution, breakeven timeline, and peer comparison.

MetricTop quartileMedianBottom quartile
Gross revenue$1,742,000$1,301,847$847,000
Unit count (reporting)812527294
Breakeven monthMo 14Mo 22Mo 34+

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Technology

Required tech stack. Locked

The systems Earl of Sandwich franchisees run — mandated vendors, approved alternatives, and annual cost benchmarks. If you sell into this vertical, this is your map.

SystemCategoryMandated?Annual cost
POS PlatformPaymentsApproved pair$1,800
Scheduling / CRMOperationsYes$6,000
Reporting SystemAnalyticsYes$2,400

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Frequently asked

The questions we hear.

How much does a Earl of Sandwich franchise cost?

Total initial investment ranges from $341,190 to $520,450 per unit, per the latest FDD filing. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

What is the royalty rate for Earl of Sandwich?

Earl of Sandwich charges a 6% royalty on gross revenue, plus a 3% marketing fee.

How much does a Earl of Sandwich location make?

Average unit revenue per the latest FDD is $1,350,775. Full quartile distribution and breakeven timeline in the franchisee report.

How many Earl of Sandwich locations are there?

There are 28 Earl of Sandwich outlets system-wide as of the latest FDD filing. 19 are franchised and 9 are company-owned.

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