Charleys Philly Steaks
Charleys Restaurants serves Philly-style cheesesteaks, grilled subs, french fries, lemonade, and soft drinks in a quick-service to fast-casual format. We also offer locations with chicken wings and other chicken-based menu items, depending on the restaurant format. Our restaurants are designed for customers looking for a fast, convenient meal in places like mall food courts, airports, military bases, hospitals, colleges, supermarkets, and freestanding or inline sites. Some locations are also built inside Walmart stores and other co-brand or non-traditional settings.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOCharley M. Shin
- Headquarters2500 Farmers Drive, Columbus, OH, 43235
- Year founded1986
- Year started franchising1990
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open551 (+41 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$264,637 - $620,540
- Franchise fee$24,500
- RoyaltyThe greater of (a) $300 or (b) 6% of your Gross Sales
- Brand fund1% to the Marketing Fund
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-04-13
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Charleys Philly Steaks, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Charleys Philly Steaks franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Charleys Philly Steaks franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Charleys Philly Steaks franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Charleys Philly Steaks. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Charleys Philly Steaks provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 551 |
| Franchise locations | 496 |
| Corporate locations | 55 |
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