2024 Franchise 500 Rank
#162 Ranked #202 last year
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Initial investment
$634K - $1.9M
Units as of 2024
312 Decrease 4% over 3 years

 

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Company Overview

About Schlotzsky's

Industry Food
Related Categories Miscellaneous Sandwiches, Sandwiches
Founded 1971
Parent Company GoTo Foods
Leadership Donna Spangler-Josephson, Chief Brand Officer
Corporate Address 5620 Glenridge Dr. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30342
Social Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok
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Home of The Original® Oven-Baked Sandwich.

’Our food is unique. Our customers are loyal. We offer something that they can’t get anywhere else. We are fast, convenient, and consistent. Our sandwich bread and pizza crust is baked fresh-from-scratch each morning. And with life’s current demands, where else can you get a whole pizza at the drive-thru, in less than 4 minutes?’ --Viral Patel, Franchise Owner with 23 Locations

People have been craving Schlotzsky's® since we first opened our doors on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, in 1971. Back then, there was only one sandwich on the menu, The Original®, and that sandwich made us famous. These days, our loyal fans aren't the only ones raving about us. The restaurant industry has been giving us love, too. Now, we're ready to impress a whole new generation of diners by adding bold, new menu items and a cool new look. Add to that our passionate franchise owners who aren’t afraid to be a little bit different, and you’ve got a winner—you’ve got Schlotzsky’s

Your Schlotzsky's® can fulfill fans' desires for delicious food nearly anywhere thanks to our flexible footprints, including freestanding drive-thrus, end cap drive-thrus, in-line and non-traditional restaurants. We even have cobranding opportunities with our sister brands like Cinnabon®. It's just one more way Schlotzsky's® stands out from the crowd.

  • Culinary Innovation
    From state-of-the-art test kitchens to a broad base of food science expertise, we're perfectly positioned to lead the future of food.
  • Well-Known Name
    They may not be able to spell it, but your fans will never be able to forget our well-crafted brand.
  • Support Provided by Industry Leaders
    GoTo Foods™ brings big-name support to your franchise as a leading developer of iconic, global foodservice brands.
  • In-House Marketing
    National, local and seasonal marketing campaigns are designed by our in-house experts to drive traffic to your franchise locations.
  • Strategic Supply Chain
    Leveraged spend management across GoTo Foods™ portfolio.
  • Robust Digital Platform
    Through intelligence gathering and benchmarking, you'll be more connected to your customers and better able to meet their needs.

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1976 (48 years)
# of employees at HQ 119
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

# of Units 312 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Schlotzsky's 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
$35,500
Initial Investment Information Circle
$634,165 - $1,904,550
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$1,000,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$300,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
$20,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
4%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
20 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing Schlotzsky's has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

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 36-200 hours
Classroom Training 18-50 hours
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes

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Updated: December 12th, 2022