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<p>Since 1762, the sandwich has been the ultimate portable, no mess food. In 2021, when everyone seems to be constantly moving, quick and convenient sandwich shops are a staple of urban life.</p><p>Sandwich franchises are adapting to the current market, whether they’re incorporating CBD into their subs or changing their locations to be more takeout-friendly. 1851 Franchise has picked out the top sandwich franchises that might just be the best thing since sliced bread.&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://togosfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Togo’s</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $238,500-$477,700</li><li>Units: 180+</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/togos"><u>1851 Brands Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.chebahut.com/sandwich-shop-franchise-development-team/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Cheba Hut</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $336,000-$678,000</li><li>Units: 25</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/chebahut"><u>1851 Brands Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.jerseymikes.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Jersey Mike’s</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $169,000-$804,000</li><li>Units: 1,747</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.ownajimmyjohns.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Jimmy John’s&nbsp;</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $314,000-$556,000</li><li>Units: 2,724</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.subway.com/en-US/Legal/fdpn?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Subway</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs:&nbsp; $140,000-$342,000</li><li>Units: 41,600</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.firehousesubsfranchising.com/faqs/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Firehouse Subs</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $58,000-$869,000</li><li>Units:&nbsp;1,177</li></ul><h4><a href="https://portofsubs.com/franchising-steps/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Port of Subs</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $220,000-$399,000</li><li>Units: 133</li></ul><h4><a href="https://schlotzskysfranchising.com/ideal-candidate/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Schlotzsky’s</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $719,000-$959,000</li><li>Units: 359</li></ul><h4><a href="https://arbysfranchising.com/learn-more/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Arby’s</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $629,000-$2,200,000</li><li>Units: 3,505</li></ul><h4><a href="https://mcalistersdelifranchising.com/own-a-franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>McAlister’s Deli</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $928,000-$2,100,000</li><li>Units: 469</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/charleysphillysteaks/282190?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-sandwich-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Charley’s Philly Cheesesteaks</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $253,000-$638,000</li><li>Units: 626</li></ul>

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