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Charley's Grilled Subs

Quick-service restaurant specializing in Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches

Visits to his relatives near Philadelphia inspired Charley Shin's entrepreneurial spirit, and he saw his future in cheesesteak sandwiches. In 1986, Shin opened his first Charley's Steakery at Ohio State University. The then-22-year-old's restaurant became an instant hit with professors and students.

Since then Shin has expanded to locations nationwide. In 1999, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Charley's Grilled Subs Franchises?

Total Investment: $146,500-$554,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $19,500
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee: .25%
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Charley's Grilled Subs News

Charley's Grilled Subs Makes Best Franchise List
Charley's Grilled Subs has announced it was named 145 out of 300 on Dun & Bradstreet's All Star Best of Best Franchise list. Still run by its entrepreneurial founder, Charley Shin, Charley's Grilled Subs has sustained steady growth, with a more than 20 percent increase in total number... more

Charley's Grilled Subs Franchisee To Give Employee Kidney
Marcus Gilbert, a Utah-area Charley's Grilled Subs franchisee, will donate a kidney Sept. 12 to his 16-year-old employee, Juan Delgado. Delgado's battle with End Stage Renal Failure, or Chronic Kidney Disease, began three years ago. Although health problems made it difficult for Delgado ... more

Charley's Grilled Subs Adds New Vp
Charley's Grilled Subs has named Joel Mirman as the company's new vice president. He will work out of the company's international corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Mirman, an attorney, joins Charley's after providing council as a trial lawyer at Adams, Babner & Gitlitz L... more

Whollycow®...charley's Scoops Up Ice Cream Brand
A Sweet Deal: Charley's Grilled Subs®, a 258-unit Ohio-based restaurant chain is sweetening up the menu with the purchase of the Wholly Cow® All Natural Ice Cream brand. About Wholly Cow® All Natural Ice Cream: Laurie & Rob Kramer founded Wholly Cow® in 1984 on Hilton Head Island, SC.... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Charley's Grilled Subs open? 1986
When did Charley's Grilled Subs start Franchising? 1991

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	185	4	13	15
2003	155	4	12	7
2002	135	4	10	9
2001	113	5	5	8
2000	99	6	3	9

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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