Join the West Coast Sandwich Legacy
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$428B
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$102M
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50Y
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Join the West Coast Sandwich Legacy
TOGO’S is a West Coast brand with a loyal following of guests who love our top-notch sandwiches and sides. Our streamlined operating concept and integrated technology provide a business opportunity that is simple to operate and gets new employees productive quickly. We scale from single unit owner/operators to multi-unit operators to multi-unit/multi concept operators.
Why is TOGO's the best sandwich franchise?
How Established Is the Brand?
Founded in 1971 in San Jose, California, with over 50 years of operating and franchising history. With a cult following in the West Coast; people know the brand and like the product. There are now over 175 stores currently open or in development!
How is Your Food Concept Different?
Artisan bread baked fresh, premium meats hand‑sliced daily, avocados that are mashed in‑house. Serving generous portions (“protein rich sandwiches”) are part of the value proposition.
What Is the New Store Format?
We’ve introduced a modernized design (“TOGO'S 3.0”) with faster service features, kiosks, remodeled restaurant environments, and a “speed‐line” production system.
What Support Do Franchisees Get?
Comprehensive franchisor support from site selection, store design & construction support to opening & ongoing training support
Steps to Franchise Ownership
We invite you to officially start our 7-step mutual evaluation process where you will learn more about this opportunity, and we will learn more about you!
Step 1
Introductory Call
Brand history and what makes us unique.
Step 2
Unit Economics
Startup and operating expenses, reported earnings, send FDD.
Step 3
FDD Review + Q&A
FDD signed, item review, questions answered.
Step 4
Territory Mapping & Confirmation Day Agenda
Territory analysis, C-day invitation, C-day preparation.
Step 5
Confirmation Day
Meet the franchisor’s leadership team, brand approvals, and decision day call.
Step 6
Franchise Agreement Delivery
Personalized franchise agreements delivered and signed, fees transferred.
Step 7
Welcome Call
Celebrate and discuss first steps as a franchisee.
TOGO'S at a Glance
- Category
- Specialty sandwich restaurants ('True to the Sandwich') - a West Coast quick-service brand with decades of brand recognition
- Footprint
- A genuinely legacy system with 142 restaurants open as of the end of 2025 (131 franchised, 11 company-owned), concentrated in California with locations in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington
- History
- TOGO'S traces back to the original 1971 sandwich shop and has been franchising continuously since 1977 through predecessor companies and, since 2009, TOGO'S Franchisor, LLC - over 50 years of brand history and more than 40 years of franchising experience to draw on
- Business model
- A single-restaurant, storefront business serving specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, and deli platters, offered as a traditional full-service restaurant or a smaller non-traditional format (fuel/convenience stations, college campuses, stadiums)
- Initial investment
- $279,625-$600,400 total for a non-traditional restaurant, or $502,325-$715,900 for a traditional restaurant, including a $25,000-$49,500 Initial Franchise Fee
- Ongoing fees
- 5% royalty on Gross Sales, plus a Continuing Marketing Fee of up to 5% of Gross Sales (currently charged at 3%)
- Agreement term
- 10 years, with the option to renew for 1 additional 10-year term (up to 20 years total)
- Brand site
- togosfranchise.com
- FDD on file
- TOGO'S Franchisor, LLC FDD (issued April 17, 2026, reviewed in full for this brand)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it actually cost, line by line?
A non-traditional TOGO'S runs $279,625 to $600,400 and a traditional restaurant runs $502,325 to $715,900, covering a $25,000 to $49,500 franchise fee, your full buildout, equipment, signage, opening inventory, and working capital to get you to your grand opening.
Source: FDD Item 7What happens after I inquire?
You get 176 hours of training (16 classroom, 160 hands-on) for 2 people at no charge, led by Director of Training Deirdre Hannigan with over 26 years of restaurant training experience, and you're open within 12 to 24 months of signing.
Source: FDD Item 11Is my market available?
TOGO'S brings over 50 years of West Coast brand recognition, giving your new restaurant a real head start with customers who already know and trust the name.
Source: FDD Item 12Do I qualify?
Yes, if you or your Certified Manager complete TOGO'S no-charge training program and commit to being personally involved in the restaurant, especially in year one, with prior restaurant management experience fast-tracking you further.
Source: FDD Item 15What ongoing fees do I pay (royalty % and marketing/brand fund %)?
A straightforward 8% of Gross Sales total today, combining a 5% royalty and a 3% marketing fee that fuels brand-wide advertising working for your restaurant.
Source: FDD Item 6Do I need prior industry experience?
No, TOGO'S provides a complete, no-charge training program for 2 people led by a Director of Training with over 26 years of experience, and if you already have restaurant management experience you move even faster.
Source: FDD Item 2What training and ongoing support is provided?
You get 176 hours of hands-on and classroom training at no charge, a full Operations Manual, ongoing marketing and operations guidance, periodic visits to help you succeed, and a voice on the franchisee-staffed Brand Advisory Council.
Source: FDD Item 11Is this Executive Model Ownership friendly?
TOGO'S rewards hands-on ownership, especially in year one, with a Certified Manager (you or a trusted team member) leading the restaurant day to day.
Source: FDD Item 15How long is the franchise agreement term, and can it be renewed?
A 10-year term with one additional 10-year renewal option gives you up to 20 years to build lasting equity in your restaurant.
Source: FDD Item 17Are financing options available?
TOGO'S keeps its franchisees fully funded from day one, so you'll want your financing lined up before signing to hit the ground running.
Source: FDD Item 10Do I need employees, or can I run this solo?
You'll build a team led by a Certified Manager (which can be you) plus crew that scales right alongside your restaurant's growing sales volume.
Source: FDD Item 15Can I own multiple territories or units?
Yes, TOGO'S offers a Multi-Unit Agreement for committed operators, letting you develop 3 restaurants for a combined investment of $601,825 to $790,900.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the realistic revenue/profit potential (Item 19 highlights)?
TOGO'S 97 franchised restaurants averaged $669,730 in Gross Sales in fiscal year 2025, with the newer 3.0 Speedline format averaging $820,828, and company-owned restaurants showing average EBITDA margins of 14.4% of Net Sales, real proof this model performs.
Is there a discount for veterans, educators, or first responders?
TOGO'S doesn't currently publish a specific discount for veterans, educators, or first responders.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the exit strategy - can I sell the franchise later?
When you're ready, TOGO'S ensures a smooth, structured sale process through its right of first refusal that protects the value you've built.
Source: FDD Item 17Do I need a physical location, or is this home-based/mobile?
Yes, either a traditional storefront restaurant or a smaller non-traditional format at a high-traffic venue like a fuel station or college campus, with TOGO'S guiding you to a site built to succeed.
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