Cousins Subs

Franchise Overview

Cousins Subs is a Midwest-based fast-casual submarine sandwich franchise, founded in 1972 by two cousins, that serves East Coast-style grilled and deli subs made with fresh-baked signature bread and real ingredients sourced from Wisconsin and regional Midwest suppliers.

Key Highlights

Signature fresh-baked bread and real Midwest ingredients set menu quality apart
Corporate team manages site selection and buildout for a smooth franchise launch
Demonstrated track record of average unit volume growth and same-store sales increases
Catering programs and mobile app ordering open additional revenue streams for owners

Cousins Subs pairs a community-rooted identity with a proven, well-supported operating model, making it a compelling opportunity for franchisees who value brand integrity and consistent product quality.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1972

Number of Units92

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$465K – $1.2M

Cousins Subs Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Cousins Subs FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Cousins Subs FDD 2026

March 2026

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Cousins Subs FDD 2025

March 2025

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Cousins Subs FDD 2024

March 2024

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Cousins Subs FDD 2023

March 2023

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Cousins Subs FDD 2022

March 2022

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Cousins Subs FDD 2021

March 2021

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Cousins Subs FDD 2020

March 2020

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Cousins Subs FDD 2019

March 2019

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Cousins Subs FDD 2018

March 2018

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Cousins Subs FDD 2017

March 2017

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Cousins Subs FDD 2016

March 2016

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Cousins Subs FDD 2015

March 2015

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