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Flame Broiler vs Penn Station East Coast Subs

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Flame Broiler and Penn Station East Coast Subs are quick-service restaurants franchises. Flame Broiler requires an investment of $465K – $776K while Penn Station East Coast Subs requires $474K – $765K. Penn Station East Coast Subs discloses average revenue of $815K; Flame Broiler does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Penn Station East Coast Subs has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Flame Broiler (4.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Flame Broiler B (Above average) and Penn Station East Coast Subs A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$465K – $776K
$474K – $765K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
2% on net sales under $30,000/month; 3% on $30,000–$35,000; 4% on $35,000–$40,000; 5% on $40,000–$45,000; 6% on $45,000–$50,000; 7% on $50,000–$55,000; 8% on net sales over $55,000/month
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$815K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.5% (27 loans)
0.0% (14 loans)
Total Units
125
322
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1999
1987
FDD Year
2025
2025