Earl of Sandwich charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Earl of Sandwich franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Earl of Sandwich has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Earl of Sandwich franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Earl of Sandwich offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Earl of Sandwich currently operates 31 locations (2025 FDD) (26 franchised, 5 company-owned). The system contracted by 8.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -2.1%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Earl of Sandwich is 9.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Earl of Sandwich does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Earl of Sandwich is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Earl of Sandwich's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 2 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Earl of Sandwich's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Earl of Sandwich provides 72 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Earl of Sandwich provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.