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About Schlotzsky's
Schlotzsky's is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Prospective owners evaluate quick-service and casual dining concepts like Schlotzsky's on startup cost, ongoing fees, and the strength of franchisor support.
Opening a Schlotzsky's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $675,365–$1,458,170. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,500, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
Schlotzsky's includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
For Fiscal Year 2025, Schlotzsky's/Cinnabon Traditional Franchises with a drive-thru (201 of 203 eligible units reporting) averaged $1,157,190 in Net Sales, with a median of $1,084,731, ranging from $418,762 to $2,882,056; 44% of units met or exceeded the system average. A separate table for the 34 Traditional Franchises without a drive-thru showed an average of $1,042,298, median $899,905, ranging from $287,069 to $2,668,452, with 38% at or above average. No profit, expense, or breakeven data is disclosed—these are gross Net Sales figures only.
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