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At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, catering
Number of Locations: 241
Total Investment: $246K - 414K
Founded: 1971
Began Franchising: 1977
About Togo's Franchisor LLC
College student Mike Cobler was tired of eating cafeteria food. With a limited budget, he set up a small sandwich shop in 1971 to serve his fellow students at San Jose State University in Northern California. Soon, lines were forming out the door for Cobler's sandwiches, and he opened another Togo's.
The company began franchising in 1977, with shops serving sandwiches, salads, wraps and soups to customers on the West Coast.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, West, Washington.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, West, Washington.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $246,000 - $414,000
Franchise Fee: $21,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $21,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 7 days, pre-opening. At corporate restaurant : 3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Regional advertising,
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