Al's #1 Italian Beef is a fast casual restaurant franchise rooted in the iconic Chicago Italian beef sandwich tradition. The menu features the brand's signature Italian beef alongside Italian sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, Polish sausage,…
Total Investment
$945K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$25,000 to $35,000
Royalty Rate
6% of Gross Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
1
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef Franchise
Al's #1 Italian Beef is a fast casual restaurant franchise rooted in the iconic Chicago Italian beef sandwich tradition.
The menu features the brand's signature Italian beef alongside Italian sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, Polish sausage, tamales, French fries, and a variety of beverages.
The restaurant serves customers through dine in and delivery options, making it a convenient choice for quick, satisfying meals.
💰Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$945K
Average Investment
$1.1M
Maximum Investment
$1.3M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000 to $35,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
6% of Gross Sales of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
2% of Gross Sales(1)
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$945,240 – $1,337,550
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $945K–$1.3M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales(1)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
No transfer fee will be charged (1)
if you transfer to a business entity
which c
Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordAl's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
0
Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef currently operates 1 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef franchise ranges from $945,240 to $1,337,550, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000 to $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales(1) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $945,240-$1,337,550, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 to $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $945,240 to $1,337,550 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Al's #1 Italian Beef; Al's Beef
Total Investment
$945K – $1.3M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$25,000 to $35,000
Royalty6% of Gross Sales
Marketing Fee2% of Gross Sales(1)
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units1
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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