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Penn Station East Coast Subs vs Flame Broiler

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Penn Station East Coast Subs and Flame Broiler are quick-service restaurants franchises. Penn Station East Coast Subs requires an investment of $474K – $765K while Flame Broiler requires $465K – $776K. Penn Station East Coast Subs discloses average revenue of $815K; Flame Broiler makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. 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 Penn Station East Coast Subs A (Strongest tier) and Flame Broiler B (Above average).

Investment Range
$474K – $765K
$465K – $776K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$35K
Royalty Rate
2.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$815K
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (14 loans)
4.5% (27 loans)
Total Units
322
125
Unit Growth (YoY)
-1 units
-9 units
Year Began Franchising
1987
1999
FDD Year
2025
2025