Great Steak
$GSRTF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwiches: Philly Cheesesteak
Locations23
Franchisee Count23
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$257,900
Item 7 Midpoint$468,375
Item 7 High$678,850
Royalty Feesthe greater of the following: (i) 6% of total weekly Gross Sales or (ii) $400 per week.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open1
ParentKahala Franchising, L.L.C.
Founded1984
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business42
Began Franchising2010
HQScottsdale, AZ
Executives21
Main Phone(480) 362-4800
Email—
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
Great Steak offers franchises for quick service restaurants serving Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and French fries.
Franchisees must use designated point of sale systems and other approved equipment, and they will receive a Confidential Operations Manual that is 41 pages long, detailing operational procedures.
Great Steak offers franchises for quick service restaurants serving Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and French fries.
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