On A Roll franchise
2026 filing · February 3, 2026
On A Roll at a glance
A fast-casual restaurant known for hot roast beef sandwiches with gravy, plus burgers, sandwiches and comfort food, with dine-in, takeout and delivery. At the end of 2025 there were 1 On A Roll locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- On A Roll Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Staten Island, New York
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $235K–$446K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus local advertising of the greater of $1,500 a month or 1.5% of gross revenues
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 25% of the then current initial franchise fee.
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From On A Roll Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
On A Roll among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | On A Roll | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $340,288 | Costs less than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a On A Roll franchise costs
Opening one On A Roll costs an estimated $234,975 to $445,600. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction of leasehold improvements ($65,000 to $150,000) and kitchen equipment, internet, phones, and computers ($60,000 to $110,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Training (Transportation and Lodging) | $3,725 | $6,600 | |
| Rent, Prepaids and Security Deposit (3 months) | $10,500 | $21,000 | |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $65,000 | $150,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $5,000 | $12,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $3,000 | $7,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $7,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Kitchen Equipment, Internet, Phones, and Computers | $60,000 | $110,000 | |
| Business Insurance (3 months) | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds for First 3 Months | $40,000 | $80,000 | |
| Total | $234,975 | $445,600 | |
Source: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
On A Roll franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus local advertising of the greater of $1,500 a month or 1.5% of gross revenues. |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Additional Training | $500 per person, per day. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from page 13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures On A Roll does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $610K–$1.1M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How On A Roll compares
Of the 80 sandwich franchises on this site, On A Roll is the 21st cheapest to open and the 68th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | On A Roll | Typical sandwich brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $235K | $321K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $446K | $683K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $32K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 31 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 50 of 80 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 80 brands in sandwich franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 | – | – |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: sandwich and sub franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Over 4 years, from the start of 2022 to the end of 2025, franchised locations went from 0 to 0, no change. The earlier years come from the brand's 2025 filing.
Source: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
2022: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 36
Who owns On A Roll?
On A Roll franchises are sold by On A Roll Franchising LLC.
From On A Roll Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: On A Roll Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
On A Roll filings
A franchisor files a new disclosure each year it sells franchises. The figures on this page come from On A Roll Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing, issued February 3, 2026; the earlier ones below are on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository and fill in older location counts.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | February 3, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
| 2025 filing | – | NASAA depository | Locations, 2022 |
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