Q's Deli franchise
2026 filing · January 23, 2026
Q's Deli at a glance
A deli serving sandwiches, burgers, salads and wraps.
The business
- Franchisor
- Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Sugarland, Texas
- Typical size
- 1,000–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $307K–$465K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly, plus 1% for marketing
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 25% of the then current initial franchise fee.
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
From Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Q's Deli among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Q's Deli | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $386,000 | Costs more than 53% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $50,000 | Higher than 70% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Q's Deli franchise costs
Opening one Q's Deli costs an estimated $307,000 to $465,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are build-out/construction ($100,000 to $150,000) and fixture package ($100,000 to $125,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | ||
| Travel Expenses to Attend Training | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Real Property | $3,000 | $10,000 | |
| Build-Out/Construction | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| Fixture Package | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Marketing Supplies | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Signage | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System | $4,000 | $6,000 | |
| Insurance | $6,000 | $10,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Grand Opening Campaign | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Legal & Accounting | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $307,000 | $465,000 | |
Source: Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Q's Deli franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly, plus 1% for marketing. |
|---|---|
| Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System | $4,000 to $6,000 |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Local Advertising and Marketing | 1% of Gross Revenue |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Other fees as filed, from pages 14–19. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Q's Deli 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: Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
How Q's Deli compares
Of the 80 sandwich franchises on this site, Q's Deli is the 35th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Q's Deli | Typical sandwich brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $307K | $321K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $465K | $683K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $32K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| 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.
Who owns Q's Deli?
Q's Deli franchises are sold by Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC.
From Q's Deli Franchise Holdings 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: Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on pages 11–12, bankruptcy on page 12
Q's Deli filings
The figures on this page come from Q's Deli Franchise Holdings LLC’s 2026 filing, issued January 23, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | January 23, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs and fees |
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