Penn Station East Coast Subs is a fast casual restaurant franchise known for its freshly grilled submarine sandwiches, hand cut fries, and fresh squeezed lemonade. Founded in 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the brand has grown to hundreds of…
Total Investment
$365K – $696K
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
N/A
Total Units
N/A
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Penn Station Franchise
Penn Station East Coast Subs is a fast casual restaurant franchise known for its freshly grilled submarine sandwiches, hand cut fries, and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Founded in 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the brand has grown to hundreds of locations across the eastern United States.
Penn Station differentiates itself by preparing every order fresh in front of the customer, using quality ingredients and an open kitchen format.
💰Penn Station Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$365K
Average Investment
$531K
Maximum Investment
$696K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
N/A
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
N/A
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$365,361 – $696,030
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $365K–$696K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
$25,000
Site Development Fee
$3,500
$3,500
Store Construction
$157,836
$312,684
Equipment
$153,632
$238,433
Opening Inventory
$5,594
$13,509
Telephone Deposit
$0
$150
Insurance
$120
$8,132
Lease Security Deposit
$0
$8,413
Utility Deposit
$0
$1,500
Additional Funds for First 3 Months
$10,000
$27,570
Site Advertising for Opening
$0
$9,735
Design Fees for Construction
$7,874
$14,677
Legal Fees; Organizational Costs
$0
$7,500
Pre-Opening Interest Cost
$0
$4,123
Travel, Room and Board to Attend Training Program
$1,668
$18,559
Permits/Licenses
$137
$2,545
📊Penn Station Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Penn Station 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.
Penn Station 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.
⚖Penn Station Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordPenn Station 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.
📈Penn Station System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Penn Station currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Penn Station Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Penn Station franchise ranges from $365,361 to $696,030, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Penn Station charges a royalty fee of N/A of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Penn Station 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 Penn Station to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Penn Station 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.
Penn Station has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $365,361-$696,030, a N/A royalty, and no 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 N/A and the total investment ranges from $365,361 to $696,030 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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Penn Station
Total Investment
$365K – $696K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise FeeN/A
RoyaltyN/A
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total UnitsN/A
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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