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Charleys Philly Steaks was founded in 1986 and has since become the world's largest Philly cheesesteak franchise. Charleys is a quick-service restaurant offering delicious, made-to-order Philly cheesesteaks, wings, loaded gourmet fries, and real-fruit lemonades. Preferred candidates are Owners/Operators but will accept Semi/Full Absentee Franchisees with a required operating partner.
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Liquid capital required
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$150,000
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Net worth required
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$500,000
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Investment
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$202,059 - $935,700
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Franchise fee
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$24,500
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Royalty
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6.0%
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Veterans Discount
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Yes
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Units in operation
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848
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Founded
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1986
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Franchising Since
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1991
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What is it?
- Charleys Philly Steaks is a quick service restaurant offering made-to-order Philly cheesesteaks, wings, loaded fries, and real-fruit lemonades
- Charleys is the worlds largest cheesesteak franchise with over 800 locations globally
- Charleys puts a strong emphasis on exceptional food, exceptional customer service and a connection to the community
How does it make money?
- In-store sales of menu items
- Offers rewards membership that incentivizes customer loyalty
Who is it for?
- People with some knowledge of restaurant and food service
- Someone who enjoys a fast-paced retail food service business model
- Experience or a background in running a business is a plus
What would you do as a franchisee?
- Open and oversee operation of the restaurant
- Lead a staff in food prep and providing excellent guest service
- Ensure facility cleanliness and good hygiene related to food safety
- Control food and labor costs
Charleys Philly Steaks
About Charleys Philly Steaks
Charleys Philly Steaks was founded in 1986 by our CEO, Charley Shin, and has since become the world’s largest Philly cheesesteak franchise. With more than 850 locations open throughout the nation and around the world, Charleys Philly Steaks has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs thrive in a business that emphasizes exceptional food, exceptional customer service, and community. In 2024, our brand is stronger than ever. With streamlined operations that maximize profitability and a restaurant model for almost any location, Charleys Philly Steaks is a smart choice for starting or growing your portfolio.
Our Industry
Charleys Philly Steaks offers something completely unique in the QSR industry. We offer delicious, made-to-order food that is affordable without sacrificing quality. This is why, after more than 30 years in business, Charleys has grown to over 850 locations around the world. And we’re still growing. In fact, while cheesesteaks and wings are two of the most popular food items, they are still vastly underrepresented in a landscape that is dominated by chicken, burgers, pizza, and deli sandwitches. This means that there is ample opportunity for entrepreneurs to own a business that immediately stands out in their communities.
Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise Opportunity
Our 30+ years of experience in franchising means that we have significant experience in helping our franchise owners select the perfect location. This is why we have developed several restaurant models to offer our franchise owners flexibility and versatility. Our business model can work in freestanding units with drive-thrus, end caps, in-line locations in strip malls, food courts in malls and airports, as well as non-traditional locations such as travel plazas, office complexes, and co-branding opportunities in convenience and gas station locations. Our proven site selection process is the key ingredient in why we’re the largest cheesesteak franchise in the world.
Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise Benefits
- Strong Strip Center AUV’s at $1M+
- History of net positive system growth for 24 years
- Growth is available in most markets
- All the bells and whistles of a healthy franchisee support system
- Menu that leverages craveable offerings with relatively simple operations
Contact us today to discuss the various franchise options available!
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Charleys Philly Steaks is listed in the Franchise Directory under the Food category. It's also listed in the section for Franchises Under $200,000.
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