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Initial investment
$148K - $561K
Units as of 2016
66 Decrease

Company Overview

The Steak Escape was established in Columbus, Ohio, in 1982 by Ken Smith and Mark Turner. One year later, Escape Enterprise Ltd. was formed, and Steak Escape started franchising mall sites, as well as locations in college campuses, airports and sports arenas. The privately held company specializes in genuine Philadelphia cheesesteaks and operates in more than 30 states as well as overseas.

About Steak Escape Sandwich Grill

Industry Food
Related Categories Sandwiches
Founded 1982
Parent Company Escape Enterprises, Inc.
Leadership Kennard Smith, CEO
Corporate Address 222 Neilston St.
Columbus, OH 43215
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Business Overview

Franchising Since 1983 (41 years)
# of employees at HQ 35
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

# of Units 66 (as of 2016)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Steak Escape Sandwich Grill franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$35,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$148,250 - $561,000
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$500,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$250,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
Franchise fee reduced (varies)
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
0.5%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
20 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 1 week
Classroom Training 3 weeks
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Marketing Support
National Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 20-25
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022