Food franchises continue to lead in the franchise industry. In fact, almost a quarter of the 1,023 companies that applied for Entrepreneurs' Franchise 500 were food-based franchises. It's no surprise that Togo's ranked high on the list at number 15 in the sandwich category. The rankings were based on 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength and financial strength and stability.
With start-up costs between $329,500 and $557,500, the sandwich franchise continues to entice new franchisees and seasoned vets because of its iconic brand and meaty sandwiches.
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