Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Charleys Cheesesteaks vs Jersey Mike's Subs
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #81
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteaks, Fries & Wings
Grilled Fresh Since 1986
Parent Holding:GOSH Enterprises (Charley Shin)
Contender 2Rank #28
Jersey Mike's Subs
Sub Sandwiches
A Sub Above
Parent Holding:Blackstone
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Charleys Cheesesteaks | Jersey Mike's Subs | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $1.05M | $1.28M | Jersey Mike's Subs (+22%) |
| Active Store Locations | 825 | 3,227 | Jersey Mike's Subs (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $4.00M – $8.50M | $220k – $780k | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $1.50M | $150k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 5.0% | 6.5% | Charleys Cheesesteaks (Lower Fee) |
| National Ad Fund % | 2.0% | 5.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $0.90B | $4.10B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Charleys Cheesesteaks:Toast Restaurant POS
Jersey Mike's Subs:Focus POS / Toast
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Charleys Cheesesteaks:Micros KDS
Jersey Mike's Subs:Focus Kitchen Video
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Charleys Cheesesteaks:0% (0 stores)
Jersey Mike's Subs:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Charleys Cheesesteaks:0% (0 stores)
Jersey Mike's Subs:0% (0 stores)
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