Supreme Deli
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Supreme Deli franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Supreme Deli franchise specializes in fresh deli sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go meals, serving busy customers seeking quality food options in a fast-casual
Headline figures
Supreme Deli quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Supreme Deli franchise?
- The Supreme Deli Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $27,975 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Supreme Deli initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- Does Supreme Deli disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Supreme Deli FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- Is Supreme Deli 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $27,975 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Supreme Deli 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
Total estimated initial investment
2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 21
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15
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.
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 Supreme Deli 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?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($27,975) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Supreme Deli reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 21
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 15
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7300 | 7300 - operational taxes —2022 | $51 |
| 7000 | 7000 - travel expenses —2022 | $4,157 |
| 6500 | 6500 - office expenses —2022 | $761 |
| 6400 | 6400 - employee compensation —2022 | $846 |
| 6300 | 6300 - professional fees —2022 | $24,737 |
| 6110 | expense 6110 - bank fees —2022 | $302 |
| 5300 | 5300 - hq product cost of sales —2022 | -$620 |
| 5258 | 5258 - operator inventory/produce —2022 | -$167 |
| 5250 | 5250 - cogs, operator expenses —2022 | $465 |
| 5200 | 5200 - short-term operators —2022 | $13,870 |
| 5005 | cost of sales 5005 - operator royalties —2022 | $221,754 |
| 4200 | 4200 - fee revenue —2022 | $47,400 |
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
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
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 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: ximately one month of initial deli supplies and other inventory at a lower volume location and — 53100
“orth in Item 5 above. For example, the low end of the range ($6,100) is the estimated cost to cover approximately one month of initial deli supplies and other inventory at a lower volume location and $53,100 is the estimated cost to cover the initial month of supplies and other inventory at what would be considered our highest volume location. 4 We provide initial training for up to five (5) of your personnel (in addition to your Managing Owner and Operating Partner) at no additional charge. This is an estimate of the costs that you may incur for transportation, lodging and food, and wages for attendees of our initial training program. The actual cost will depend on the distance the attendees must travel and the type of lodging and dining you choose. 5 This is our estimate of the amount needed to cover your expenses for the start-up phase of the business, including personal property leas”
Note: Item 7 Table on PDF page 20 gives the initial inventory range as $4,050–$40,500, while the explanatory note on PDF page 21 gives conflicting low/high figures of $6,100 and $53,100. The source is internally inconsistent.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: n the Initial Inventory Cost set forth in Item 5 above. For example, the low end of the range ( — 6100
“be in the range set forth in the table above based on the analysis conducted by Franchisor as set forth in the Initial Inventory Cost set forth in Item 5 above. For example, the low end of the range ($6,100) is the estimated cost to cover approximately one month of initial deli supplies and other inventory at a lower volume location and $53,100 is the estimated cost to cover the initial month of supplies and other inventory at what would be considered our highest volume location. 4 We provide initial training for up to five (5) of your personnel (in addition to your Managing Owner and Operating Partner) at no additional charge. This is an estimate of the costs that you may incur for transportation, lodging and food, and wages for attendees of our initial training program. The actual cost will depend on the distance the attendees must travel and the type of lodging and dining you choose. ”
Note: Item 7 Table on PDF page 20 gives the initial inventory range as $4,050–$40,500, while the explanatory note on PDF page 21 gives conflicting low/high figures of $6,100 and $53,100. The source is internally inconsistent.
Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Table1 Independent contractors 2022 — End
“Franchised 2022 0 11 11 2023 11 22 11 2024 22 31 9 Independent Contractors 2022 1 0 -1 2023 0 1 1 2024 1 1 0 Company- Owned 2022 0 1 0 2023 1 4 3 2024 4 2 -2 Total Outlets 2022 0 12 12 2023 12 27 1 5 2024 27 34 7 ”
Note: Item 20 row is for Independent Contractors rather than a national/systemwide Total row; this review verifies Total rows only.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.