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Potbelly Sandwich Shop vs Café Mexicali

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Café Mexicali are quick-service restaurants franchises. Potbelly Sandwich Shop requires an investment of $644K – $1.2M while Café Mexicali requires $558K – $1.2M. Potbelly Sandwich Shop discloses average revenue of $1.2M; Café Mexicali does not report Item 19 data. Potbelly Sandwich Shop has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Potbelly Sandwich Shop A (Strongest tier) and Café Mexicali C (Average).

Investment Range
$644K – $1.2M
$558K – $1.2M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
3% of Gross Sales for weeks 1-20; 6% of Gross Sales from week 21 through end of term
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2M
N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (12 loans)
N/A
Total Units
424
5
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2009
2025
FDD Year
2024
2025