Capriotti's Sandwich Shop franchise
A restaurant serving submarine sandwiches, deli sandwiches and related meals. At the end of 2025 there were 155 Capriotti's Sandwich Shop locations in the US, 139 franchised and 16 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $595K–$935K
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 6%-7% of gross sales
- Locations, 2025
- 155+13 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop franchise costs
Opening Single restaurant costs an estimated $594,700 to $935,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP INC, 2026 filing, page 20
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP INC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% to 7% of gross sales, depending on the applicable agreement terms. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP INC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Capriotti's Sandwich Shop publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP INC, 2026 filing, page 57
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 (+17) | 10 | 8 |
| 2024 | 139 (−4) | 15 | 18 |
| 2025 | 139 (0) | 16 | 15 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; more of its franchised locations closed or left than is typical.
Source: CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP INC, 2026 filing, page 64
How Capriotti's Sandwich Shop compares
Of the 74 fast food franchises on this site, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is the 39th cheapest to open and the 49th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Typical fast food |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $595K | $560K |
| Closed or left per year | 9.9% | 3% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +10.3% | +5.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 56 of 74 |
Typical is the median across the 74 brands in fast food franchises.
