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    STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data

    Researching STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Headquarters
    Columbus, Ohio
    Source: steakescape.com

    Steak Escape Sandwich Grill franchise specializes in made-to-order Philly cheesesteaks, grilled sandwiches, and fresh salads served in a fast-casual dining form

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open an STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL franchise?
    The STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $304,500 for development plus firstunit total range low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 19); $239,500 for single unit total range low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $1 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL locations are there?
    The FDD reports 23 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 37). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $304,500 (Development plus firstunit total range low); $239,500 (Single unit total range low); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 4 in 2024, to 23 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2025 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Single unit total range lowPDF p. 18$239,500
    • Development plus firstunit total range lowPDF p. 19$304,500

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty monthly gross salesMain ongoing fee

    25 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2025 FDD for STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.

    2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 37

    Net −10 outlets, 2022–2024

    0332022272023232024−6−4

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($239,500 – $304,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units decreased from 27 to 23 in 2024. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2025 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 37

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    27 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2024total current assets$1,212,647
    2024leasehold improvements$179,136
    2024furniture and fixtures$70,982
    2024cash$1,032,602
    2024accounts receivable-trade, net$83,219
    2024accounts receivable, other, net$96,826
    2024equipment$317,562
    2024projects in process$16,275
    2024property and equipment, cost$583,955
    2024less accumulated depreciation-$507,772
    2024depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024total other assets$0
    2024accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$82,170
    2024total current liabilities$82,170
    2024royalty fees$997,193
    2024franchise and transfer fees$69,744
    2024total revenues$1,066,937
    2024total expenses$1,098,286
    2024loss) income from operations-$31,349
    2024net income$6,726
    2024members' equity, beginning of year$1,199,934
    2024members' equity, end of year$1,206,660
    2024accounts receivable, other$22,636
    2024purchase of equipment$0
    2024net cash used by investing activities$0
    2024accounts receivable, parent$0
    2024net cash provided by financing activities$0
    2024net change in cash$15,703
    2024cash, at beginning of year$1,016,899
    2024cash paid for interest$0
    2024members equity$1,206,660
    2024depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,292
    2024cash paid for income taxes$0
    2024accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6,826
    2024total assets$1,288,830
    2024depreciation$6,859
    2024net income from continuing operations$6,726
    2024total liabilities and members' equity$1,288,830
    2024net change of accounts receivable, parent$0
    2024other current assets$0
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$15,703
    2024cash, end of year$1,032,602
    2024general and administrative expenses$1,098,286
    2024total property and equipment, net$76,183
    2024other income$38,075
    2024accounts receivable, net-$17,984
    2023total current assets$1,201,596
    2023leasehold improvements$179,136
    2023cash$1,016,899
    2023accounts receivable-trade, net$65,235
    2023accounts receivable, other, net$119,462
    2023projects in process$16,275
    2023less accumulated depreciation-$500,913
    2023total property and equipment, net$83,042
    2023depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,292
    2023total other assets$4,292
    2023accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$88,996
    2023total current liabilities$88,996
    2023total liabilities and members' equity$1,288,930
    2023royalty fees$994,840
    2023total revenues$1,032,948
    2023total expenses$979,084
    2023loss) income from operations$53,864
    2023other income$154,458
    2023net income$208,322
    2023net change of accounts receivable, parent$36,862
    2023members' equity, beginning of year$954,750
    2023net income from continuing operations$208,322
    2023accounts receivable, net$8,554
    2023accounts receivable, otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$100,564
    2023purchase of equipment-$17,733
    2023accounts receivable, parent$36,862
    2023net change in cash$147,589
    2023cash, end of year$1,016,899
    2023cash paid for income taxes$0
    2023cash paid for interest$0
    2023accounts receivable, otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$119,462
    2023other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023net cash provided$36,862
    2023members equity$1,199,934
    2023general and administrative expenses$979,084
    2023members' equity, end of year$1,199,934
    2023net cash used by investing activities-$17,733
    2023other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,975
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$128,460
    2023cash, at beginning of year$869,310
    2023income from operations$53,864
    2023franchise and transfer fees$38,108
    2023accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,634
    2023deferred revenue$0
    2023property and equipment, cost$583,955
    2023total assets$1,288,930
    2023furniture and fixtures$70,982
    2023depreciation$4,539
    2023equipment$317,562
    2023depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023net cash provided by financing activities$36,862
    2022equipment$317,564
    2022cash$869,310
    2022accounts receivable, otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,898
    2022other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,975
    2022leasehold improvements$179,136
    2022furniture and fixtures$70,982
    2022less accumulated depreciation-$497,832
    2022total property and equipment, net$69,850
    2022deposits$4,292
    2022total other assets$4,292
    2022accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$86,362
    2022total current liabilities$86,362
    2022total liabilities and members' equity$1,041,112
    2022royalty fees$1,013,585
    2022total revenues$1,062,285
    2022general and administrative expenses$908,940
    2022total expenses$908,940
    2022purchase of equipment$0
    2022accounts receivable, parent-$86,225
    2022net cash provided-$86,225
    2022cash, at beginning of year$664,261
    2022cash, end of year$869,310
    2022cash paid for income taxes$0
    2022cash paid for interest$0
    2022projects in process$0
    2022total assets$1,041,112
    2022property and equipment, cost$567,682
    2022net cash used by investing activities$0
    2022accounts receivable-trade, net$73,787
    2022total current assets$966,970
    2022net change in cash$205,049
    2022income from operations$153,345
    2022net change of accounts receivable, parent-$86,225
    2022net income from continuing operations$305,515
    2022accounts receivable, otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$11,859
    2022net cash provided by operating activities$291,274
    2022franchise and transfer fees$48,700
    2022net income$305,515
    2022members' equity, end of year$954,750
    2022accounts receivable, net-$17,708
    2022accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$63,691
    2022other income$152,170
    2022members' equity, beginning of year$735,460
    2022depreciation$4,539
    2022other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,204
    2022deferred revenue-$48,700
    2022members equity$954,750

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2023 — Reacquired

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2024 — Start

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2024 — Opened

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2024 — Terminations

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2023 — Other ceased

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2023 — End

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2023 — Nonrenewals

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 figure. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows, so this row is unsupported.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.