Freshly prepared sandwich inside a busy restaurant kitchen
Capriotti’sSandwich Shop · Since 1976

For experienced restaurant and multi-unit operators

Your team already knows how to scale. Give them a concept worth scaling.

Review Capriotti’s current performance data, available territories, multi-unit development structure, technology, operating systems, and franchise support.

175+ locations•$858,875 2025 systemwide AUV*•$1.25M top-quartile AUV

Explore the economics, territories, investment, infrastructure, and development opportunity.

Start the conversation

Let’s discuss your portfolio and development plans

Tell us about your current operations, target markets, and multi-unit goals.

$150KMinimum liquid capital required per unit

By submitting, you agree to receive Capriotti’s franchise information by email and text. You may opt out at any time. Mobile opt-in information will not be shared with third parties for marketing.

A higher bar

The next brand must earn its place in your portfolio.

You do not need another franchise sales presentation.

You need clear answers about:

01

Unit-level performance

02

Total investment

03

Territory availability

04

Development requirements

05

Product differentiation

06

Restaurant operations

07

Labor and training

08

Technology

09

Real estate

10

Marketing

11

Franchisee support

The wrong concept does not only consume capital. It consumes your operating team, development calendar, and organizational attention. Capriotti’s gives experienced operators the information needed to evaluate whether the brand belongs in their portfolio.

Operator leading a restaurant team during service
Multi-unit development

Development rights

A structured path to multi-unit development.

Capriotti’s Development Rights Agreements allow qualified franchise partners to plan multiple restaurants within a defined territory and development timeline.

The approach is designed to support:

  • Intentional territory development
  • Greater local market density
  • Stronger regional brand visibility
  • Management-team development
  • Operational learning across locations
  • Local marketing efficiency
  • Long-term portfolio growth

Development plans consider market potential, capital availability, site selection, and operational readiness.

Built for scale

Infrastructure designed to support expansion.

Real Estate and Development

Capriotti’s supports market analysis, site selection, lease navigation, construction, equipment, and opening preparation.

Repeatable Operations

Established product systems, training procedures, vendor relationships, and operating standards support consistency across locations.

Integrated Technology

Capriotti’s uses technology supporting sales, inventory management, scheduling, labor visibility, digital ordering, rewards, catering, and third-party delivery.

Centralized Marketing

Franchise partners benefit from national and local marketing support, customer data, email, SMS, push campaigns, and rewards-program infrastructure.

Ongoing Franchise Support

CAPMastery provides continuing support across operations, retail sales, marketing, performance, and growth strategy.

Turkey, cranberry and stuffing sandwich

Product differentiation customers can recognize

Distinctive since 1976.

Capriotti’s has spent nearly five decades building its position around distinctive sandwiches and high-quality ingredients. The menu includes The Bobbie®, slow-roasted and hand-pulled turkey, cheesesteaks, American Wagyu offerings, catering and group ordering, and digital ordering and delivery. The objective is not to add another interchangeable sandwich concept — it is to bring a differentiated brand into markets where it has room to grow.

  • The Bobbie®, the brand’s signature Thanksgiving-inspired sandwich
  • Slow-roasted and hand-pulled turkey
  • Cheesesteaks
  • American Wagyu offerings
  • Catering and group-ordering options
  • Digital ordering and delivery

Current performance & investment information

$858,8752025 Systemwide Average Unit Volume*
$1,256,5072025 Average Unit Volume for the Top 25% of Franchised Shops**
$764,850Current Average Initial Investment***
$594,700–$935,000Current Total-Investment Range***
$150,000Minimum Liquid Capital Required Per Unit

Detailed financial performance information is available in Item 19 of the current Franchise Disclosure Document.

The right partners

Built to work with experienced operators.

Capriotti’s is looking for multi-unit partners who bring:

Proven restaurant operating experience
An established management team
Financial capacity
Real estate and development experience
A record of following franchise systems
The ability to maintain brand standards
A clear market-development plan
A commitment to long-term partnership

If your infrastructure is ready for another concept, the next step is determining whether Capriotti’s fits your team, market, and portfolio strategy.

A transparent path forward

What happens after you request information?

01

Review the Portfolio Opportunity

Receive current information about performance, investment, development agreements, support, and available markets.

02

Discuss Your Operating Infrastructure

Speak directly with the franchise development team about your brands, team, capital, territory, and development goals.

03

Review the Market and Economics

Evaluate the FDD, Item 19, territory availability, site strategy, investment requirements, and operating model.

04

Meet the Capriotti’s Team

Connect with leadership and the departments responsible for operations, marketing, training, real estate, and development.

05

Determine Portfolio Fit

Decide whether Capriotti’s is the right concept for your next stage of development.

Know before you move

Frequently asked questions

What makes Capriotti’s relevant to a multi-unit portfolio?

Capriotti’s combines an established consumer brand, differentiated products, current unit-performance data, multi-unit development opportunities, integrated technology, and ongoing operational support.

How are territories evaluated?

Capriotti’s uses demographic analysis, real estate intelligence, market potential, site availability, and operational considerations when evaluating development territories.

What support is available during development?

Support includes territory planning, site selection, construction, training, opening preparation, marketing, technology, and ongoing operations.

What is the current investment range?

The current published total-investment range is $594,700 to $935,000, with an average initial investment of $764,850. Actual investment varies by location and other factors.

Are multi-unit incentives available?

Qualified multi-unit developers may be eligible for certain incentives. Specific fees, royalties, development schedules, and incentives should be reviewed directly with the franchise development team and in the current FDD.

Your infrastructure deserves the right concept

Determine whether Capriotti’s belongs in your portfolio.

Review the current economics, available markets, development structure, and operating support with the Capriotti’s franchise development team.

Requesting information does not obligate you to purchase a franchise.