Penn Station East Coast Subs vs Barry's Cheesesteaks Franchise Comparison

We pride ourselves in developing the best concept for our consumers and our franchisees. Unlike other concepts we run ONE company unit. Our focus is solely on you and growing your business. Our food is unmatched and cravable and we don’t tamper with what works. This keeps operations simple. We cultivate an owner mentality in all aspects of our operation - this is how we consistently produce unparalleled Return on Investment.

Ranked as one of the top 200 Franchise Opportunities in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine in its 2007 Annual Franchise 500 listing. Ranked #1 Restaurant Franchise Company by Success Magazine in its October 2000 Annual ranking of the top 200 American franchises. Ranked as one of the top 40 Movers and Shakers by Fast Causual Magazine in its 2007 and 2008 Annual Movers and Shakers listing.

#271 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

Offers franchises to operate a quick-serve restaurant offering authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, burgers and wings, as well as the opportunity offer catering and/or delivery where appropriate designed by Barry’s Cheesesteaks under the trade name Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More. The franchisor offers 2 purchase options: a Single Unit Franchise or a Multi-Unit Development Agreement, under which you must open a minimum of two locations within a specified period of time.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single unit Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More franchised business is between $223,262 and $427,267. This includes between $30,000 and $40,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
If you enter into a Multi-Unit Development Agreement to develop at least two outlets, when you sign the Multi-Unit Development Agreement you will pay a development fee equal to 100% of the initial franchise fee of $30,000 for the first outlet to be developed, plus a deposit equal to 50% of the reduced initial franchise fee for each additional outlet to be developed under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.

The total estimated initial investment under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for two outlets, including the costs to build and equip the first outlet is $235,762 to $439,767. This includes $42,500 to $52,500 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliates.