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.
- 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
STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL quick facts
- Is STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL a franchise?
- Yes. STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 23 outlets in total (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 37).
- 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 0.5% (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
- Is STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 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.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 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.
STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
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
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
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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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | total current assets | $1,212,647 |
| 2024 | leasehold improvements | $179,136 |
| 2024 | furniture and fixtures | $70,982 |
| 2024 | cash | $1,032,602 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable-trade, net | $83,219 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable, other, net | $96,826 |
| 2024 | equipment | $317,562 |
| 2024 | projects in process | $16,275 |
| 2024 | property and equipment, cost | $583,955 |
| 2024 | less accumulated depreciation | -$507,772 |
| 2024 | depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $0 |
| 2024 | total other assets | $0 |
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.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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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.