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Penn Station, East Coast Subs

We serve the general public through Penn Station, East Coast Subs restaurants, an upscale fast casual concept built around East Coast-style cheesesteaks and submarine sandwiches. Our restaurants offer made-to-order sandwiches and a sit-down or quick-service dining experience in a consistent, guest-focused format. Locations are typically placed in strip shopping centers, business districts, and other busy suburban street sites. We operate company-owned restaurants and use them as part of our training and support system, with each restaurant following our operating standards and menu system.

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Fast Food

Brand highlights

  • CEOJeffrey J. Osterfeld
  • Headquarters1226 US Highway 50, Milford, OH, 45150
  • Year founded1985
  • Year started franchising1987
  • IndustryFast Food
  • Locations open310 (+13 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$347,955 - $556,804
  • Franchise fee$25,000
  • Royalty2% on net sales < $30,000 unless the net sales are within the applicable 5 year period (see below) in which case zero percent (0%) for that month; 3% on net sales > $30,000 but < $35,000; 4% on net sales > $35,000 but < $40,000; 5% on net sales > $40,000 but < $45,000; 6% on net sales > $45,000 but < $50,000; 7% on net sales > $50,000 but < $55,000; and 8% on net sales > $55,000 (the “Current Royalty Rates”).
  • Brand fundCurrently 2% of monthly net sales and upon notice, may be increased to up to 3% of monthly net sales (the “Current National Fund Fee”) except for certain existing franchisees who are grandfathered at 1% of monthly net sales for the term of their agreements.
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

Learn more about the Fast Food industry:

Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-04-18

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Location data

Total locations310
Franchise locations306
Corporate locations4
System growth over time

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