Earl Of Sandwich franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Earl Of Sandwich franchise fee is $15,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $315,000 to $663,500, with about $80,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Earl Of Sandwich FDD.
What are the Earl Of Sandwich franchise fees and investment?
The Earl Of Sandwich franchise requires a franchise fee of $15,000 and a total initial investment of $315,000 to $663,500. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $315,000 to $663,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $80,000 |
| US locations | 31 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Quick Service) |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Franchising since | 2004 |
How does the Earl Of Sandwich investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Earl Of Sandwich's minimum investment of $315,000 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 574 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $15,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Earl Of Sandwich belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Earl Of Sandwich FDD?
Verify six parts of the Earl Of Sandwich Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Earl Of Sandwich discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Earl Of Sandwich?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Earl Of Sandwich:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli | $25,000 to $35,000 | $315,300 to $685,000 |
| Pokéworks | $40,000 | $314,699 to $608,955 |
| The Carving Board | $35,000 | $314,500 to $621,500 |
| Inchins Bamboo Garden | $25,000 | $316,000 to $761,500 |
| SMOKE's POUTINERIE | $30,000 | $316,350 to $536,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Earl Of Sandwich franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Earl Of Sandwich franchise ranges from $315,000 to $663,500, including a franchise fee of $15,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Earl Of Sandwich franchise?
Earl Of Sandwich lists a minimum of about $80,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Earl Of Sandwich locations are there?
Earl Of Sandwich reported 31 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Earl Of Sandwich been franchising?
Earl Of Sandwich started offering franchises in 2004 after the company was founded in 2004.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Earl Of Sandwich and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Earl Of Sandwich. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.