The Cheesesteak Shop
$CSHHF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwiches: Philly Cheesesteak
Locations25
Franchisee Count15
Franchise Fee$21,000
Item 7 Low$357,500
Item 7 Midpoint$605,500
Item 7 High$853,500
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentONE CHEESE STEAK FRANCHISING, LLC
Founded1982
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business44
Began Franchising2018
HQPleasant Hill, CA
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone(510) 724-7100
FDD IssuedApril 10, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees are required to use the Digital Dining Enterprise and POS Software, which tracks sales and generates management reports. The estimated cost of the computer system is approximately $10,000, with monthly service fees of $99 or $169 for the POS system.
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