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LAST UPDATED: March 10, 2023 FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://franchise.chebahut.com/&nbsp; NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 40+ REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $575,900–$939,700 REPORTED ROI (Item 19): Not reported&nbsp;Scott Jennings worked a series of odd jobs while in college and noticed a gap in the industry for late-night food deliveries. A foodie himself, Jennings figured that a lot of college students liked to get high after long days of class and decided to create a cannabis-themed sub shop. In 1998, Cheba Hut “toasted” Subs was founded.&nbsp;Jennings wanted to create a place where everyone felt welcome, embraced counter-culture and was better than anything on the fast-casual market.&nbsp;<h3>How Many Cheba Hut Locations Are There?</h3>There are over 40 Cheba Hut locations all over the US. Many of the locations are in Arizona, where the flagship store is located, and Colorado.&nbsp;<h3>What Is the Cheba Hut Business Model?</h3>Each Cheba Hut is unique to its location. Franchisees work with local artists to paint a mural that reflects them and their community. The target footprint for a location is 2,400–2,600 square feet, which thrives both as a stand-alone or in a local strip mall. Franchisees can also add a patio to their location (minimum of 400 square feet) if space allows.&nbsp;<h3>How Much Can Cheba Hut Franchise Owners Make?</h3>According to the 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchimp.com/?page=pdf&amp%3Bf=106901_2022.pdf&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Franchimp</a>, in 2019, franchisees earned $790,756.79–$2,306,507.08. In the same year, affiliate locations earned $1,025,955.32–$2,363,108.95. In 2020, franchisees earned $743,392.44–$1,949,826.07. The highest-performing location earned $2,188,577. There is no report of what franchisees or affiliate locations earned for the years 2021 and 2022.&nbsp;<h3>How Much Does It Cost to Open a Cheba Hut?</h3>The initial investment to open a Cheba Hut is $575,900–$939,700. Currently, Cheba Hut is only accepting applications from candidates willing to commit to a three-store, three-year package. If candidates are willing to do this, they will receive a significantly reduced franchisee fee. A breakdown of the fees involved in starting a Cheba Hut are listed below.&nbsp;<ul><li>Initial Franchise Fee: $28.3K–$40K</li><li>Real Estate and Construction Assistance Fee: $15K</li><li>Leasehold Improvements: $250K–$500K</li><li>Furniture, Fixtures, Décor and Equipment: $140K–$170K</li><li>POS System and Computers: $8.2K–$10.2K</li><li>Pre-Open Tech Fee: $1.2K–$1.5K</li><li>Opening Team Expenses: $0–$6K</li><li>Training Expenses: $15K–$18K</li><li>Architect and Engineering Fees: $15K–$22K</li><li>Site Survey Fee: $2K–$3.5K</li><li>Signs: $6.5K–$20K</li><li>Restaurant Lease (Three Months): $16.5K–$30K</li><li>Miscellaneous: $14K–$20K</li><li>First Party / Grand Opening: $3.5K–$3.5K</li><li>Additional Funds–(Three Months): $45K–$60K</li><li>Initial Inventory: $6K–$10K</li><li>Attorney(s) and Legal: $5K–$10K</li></ul>TOTAL: $575.9K–$939.7K<h3>Who Is the Leadership of Cheba Hut?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-torres-3182b63a/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CEO: Marc Torres</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-loeb-43510314/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vice President of Marketing: Brian Loeb</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-mcguire-a9091b45/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vice President of Finance: Meagan McGuire</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-witte-2994881b7/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Director of Operations: Brian Witte</a></li></ul><h3>What Helpful Sources Can I See to Learn More About Cheba Hut?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.celebstoner.com/news/celebstoner-news/2021/03/04/cheba-hut-founder-scott-jennings-interview/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CelebStoner Exclusive: Interview with Cheba Hut Founder, Scott Jennings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nrn.com/people/how-marijuana-themed-sandwich-chain-cheba-hut-creates-vibe-embraced-all?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How marijuana themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut creates a vibe embraced by all</a></li><li><a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/cheba-hut-brings-its-cannabis-theme-and-cold-cuts-to-new-markets/article_e6f33824-3045-11ed-a996-3b5058a8a0b4.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-cheba-huts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cheba Hut Brings Its Cannabis Theme and Cold Cuts to New Markets</a></li></ul>Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 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