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Today, there&rsquo;s no shortage of <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/categories/ffqsand.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">sandwich franchises</a> for entrepreneurs to choose from. As the quick-service restaurant industry continues to move toward convenience and nutrition, delicatessens are finding new ways to stand out among their competition. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">1851</a> has listed 10 of the most popular sandwich franchises that have seen success with their signature offerings. &nbsp;

Cousins Subs*

Unit Count: 100+ locations 

Investment range: $182,200 - $632,000

Cousins Bill Specht and James Sheppard started <a href="http://cousinssubsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Cousins Subs </a>in 1972. Born in New Jersey, they were big fans of submarine sandwiches, and decided to bring a better sub to their new home after settling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2016, Cousins Subs went through a major brand overhaul and expanded into other areas. There are now more than 100 locations in Wisconsin and Arizona, with locations in Illinois currently in development.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches*

Unit Count: 430+ locations 

Investment range: $190,500 - $495,250 

Jeff Sinelli, Founder and Chief Vibe Officer of <a href="https://www.whichwichfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377#~X1N4I21" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Which Wich</a>, credits his mother when asked how he came up with the idea for the fast-casual sandwich concept. &ldquo;My mom used to pack my lunch and wrote my name on a brown bag before sticking it in the refrigerator,&rdquo; said Sinelli. Originating in Dallas, Texas, Which Wich has been &ldquo;brown baggin&rsquo; it&rdquo; since 2003 and began franchising in 2005. Now with more than <a href="https://www.whichwich.com/locations/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">430 locations in 36 states</a> and <a href="https://www.whichwich.com/locations/international?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">10 countries</a>, the franchise is most famous for the way customers place orders. With red Sharpies, customers select from ten ingredient categories including bread, meat, cheese and vegetable option, on pre-printed sandwich bag menus to create their perfect sandwich. &nbsp;

Togo&rsquo;s*

Unit Count: 250+ locations 

Investment range: $274,000 - $508,700

<a href="http://www.togos.com/franchising/why-togos/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Togo&rsquo;s</a> started in 1968 near San Jose State University in California. The tiny sandwich shop hung a sign on it&rsquo;s front door that simply read &ldquo;sandwiches - to go.&rdquo; When university student Mike Cobler discovered the simple sub shop was for sale in 1971, he bought it and began franchising 1977. The iconic West Coast sandwich shop has a strong foothold in California and its surrounding states. The core of Togo&rsquo;s menu features 19 subs, six salads, four veggie sandwiches and a selection of soups that changes daily. Any sub can be ordered without bread and be served up as a salad with romaine lettuce or in a tortilla wrap.

Jimmy John&rsquo;s

Unit Count: 2,700+ locations 

Investment range: $329,500 - $557,500

<a href="https://www.ownajimmyjohns.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Jimmy John&#39;s</a> has been doing things differently than its competitors since 1983. James Liautaud founded Jimmy John&rsquo;s in Charleston, Illinois when he was 19 years old. With used equipment, a refrigerator, one meat slicer, a freezer and an oven, &ldquo;Jimmy&rdquo; John Liautaud started his business without even a posted menu or an outdoor sign. Now with more than 2,700 locations, Jimmy John&rsquo;s is still doing things differently. The sandwich franchise chain does not offer oven-baked sandwiches and only serves one cheese (provolone) to its customers. However, Jimmy John&rsquo;s delivers its subs, a rarity among sandwich chains, with &ldquo;freaky fast&rdquo; speed.

Firehouse Subs 

Unit Count: 1,050+ locations

Investment range: $92,255 - $824,846

<a href="https://www.firehousesubs.com/own-a-franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Firehouse Subs </a>was founded in 1994 by former firefighters and brothers Robin and Chris Sorensen in Jacksonville, Florida. The fast-casual sandwich franchise features a firefighting menu theme, including sub names like the Engineer and Firehouse Hero. &nbsp;The sandwich brand is known for donating a portion of every purchase to the <a href="https://www.firehousesubs.com/public-safety-foundation/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation</a> in an effort to support first responders in the communities where the chain has a presence. The foundation has granted over $35 million in 47 states, Puerto Rico and Canada to help support hometown heroes.

Jersey Mike&rsquo;s

Unit Count: 1,500+ locations

Investment range: $178,523 - $746,342

In 1956, Mike&rsquo;s sandwich shop started serving sandwiches in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. In 1972, 14-year-old Peter Cancro started working at the small deli, and when it went up for sale three years later, he and a friend managed to pull together $125,000 to buy the location. By 1978, Cancro and his partner had revamped their sandwich concept and were ready to begin franchising. Today, <a href="https://www.jerseymikes.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Jersey Mike&rsquo;s</a> has 1,500 locations across the U.S. and is known for its authentic New Jersey subs &ndash; served &ldquo;Mike&#39;s Way&rdquo; with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, oil, vinegar and spices.

Erbert &amp; Gerbert&rsquo;s Sandwich Shop

Unit Count: 50+ locations 

Investment range: $191,014 - $381,535

<a href="https://erbertandgerbertsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Erbert &amp; Gerbert&rsquo;s Sandwich Shop</a> got its start back in 1988 when Kevin and Beth Schippers opened their first location in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The sandwich franchise took a unique approach when naming its subs, with menu items called Narmer, Bornk, Girf, Comet Morehouse and Quatro. The sandwich names are all based on characters from stories that Kevin&rsquo;s father used to tell his 10 children while they were growing up: The Adventures of Erbert and Gerbert Herbert. In honor of Kevin&rsquo;s father, each sandwich on the menu has its own write-up that relates back to the original childhood story.

Schlotzsky&rsquo;s 

Unit Count: 350+ locations 

Investment range: $503,814 - $787,984

<a href="https://schlotzskysfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Schlotzsky&rsquo;s</a> got its start in Austin, Texas in 1971 with a single location and a single sandwich, The Original. While The Original is still its most famous sandwich, the franchise now serves a much wider menu to customers at more than 350 locations in 35 states. Schlotzsky&rsquo;s offers a variety of fresh-baked breads, hot sandwiches, artisan flatbreads, specialty pizzas, toasted wraps, salads and gourmet soups. Currently owned by Focus Brands, an affiliate of Roark Capital Group, Schlotzsky&rsquo;s serves feature products such as Cinnabon and Carvel ice cream in many of its locations.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop<a href="https://www.potbelly.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"> </a>

Unit Count: 500+ locations 

Investment range: $564,050 - $782,700

In 1977, Peter Hastings started <a href="https://www.potbelly.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Potbelly Sandwich Shop</a> in Chicago in a space that was previously an antique store. The d&eacute;cor of the first location used many items from the antique store, including a potbelly stove that gave the sandwich shop its name. Bryant Keil purchased the restaurant in 1997 and grew the brand into a chain that now has more than 500 locations in the U.S., Canada, the UK and the United Arab Emirates. Right now, only 54 of those locations are franchises; the rest are company-owned. Unique to the fast-casual sandwich shop segment, Potbelly will occasionally <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-potbelly-ceo-wants-to-make-sandwiches-more-interesting-1531911600?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">host live music</a> featuring local musicians in its various locations.

D&rsquo;Angelo Grilled Sandwiches &nbsp;

Unit Count: 200+ locations 

Investment range: $390,454 - $555,353

<a href="https://dangelos.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">D&rsquo;Angelo Grilled Sandwiches</a> began in 1967 when Brian J. McLaughlin and Jay Howland opened up Ma Riva&rsquo;s Sub Shop in Dedham, Massachusetts. The two partners changed the name to Angelo Sub Shop and later settled on D&rsquo;Angelo around 1978. The D&rsquo;Angelo menu includes nearly 40 different subs and sandwiches, five rice and grain bowls, salads, wraps and soups. Unlike many of its competitors, D&rsquo;Angelo&rsquo;s offers delivery in addition to dine-in and carry-out. In 2015, the sandwich franchise, which works closely with <a href="http://www.jimmyfundgiving.org/site/c.gwK1LkOZLoKeF/b.9234381/k.3519/Jimmy_Fund__Power_of_Your_Donation.htm?utm_source=google&amp%3Butm_medium=cpc&amp%3Butm_campaign=AGDA103017B&amp%3Bmsource=AGDA103017B&amp%3Bgclid=EAIaIQobChMIqIuswo_D3QIVCtvACh3KQQ7xEAAYASAAEgJEi_D_BwE&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-sandwich-franchises-over-50-units-2708377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">The Jimmy Fund</a>, reached a major milestone by raising over $1 million to support the cancer research institute.

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