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Buy a Così Franchise

Così is an American fast-casual restaurant chain built around its signature flatbread, baked fresh throughout the day in an open stone hearth oven. Founded in 1996 in New York City, the brand draws on artisan baking traditions with an Italian bistro sensibility, positioning itself as a distinctive option in the fast-casual sandwich and café segment.

The menu covers multiple dayparts, with breakfast wraps, made-to-order sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, artisan flatbread pizzas, soups, signature Squagels (the brand’s square-shaped bagels), and specialty coffee beverages. Catering is a meaningful part of the business model, supported by a dedicated ordering platform, a loyalty rewards program, and a branded mobile app.

Così operates primarily in the Northeastern United States, serving urban, campus, and commuter-oriented markets. The brand is privately held, and its franchise program targets both single-unit operators and experienced multi-unit restaurant developers. Store formats range from traditional street-level storefronts to non-traditional venues such as airports and university locations.

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Why buy a Così Franchise?

Così’s signature flatbread is the brand’s most distinctive competitive asset: made from a generations-old recipe and baked in-house throughout the day, it gives the concept an identity that most fast-casual sandwich chains cannot easily replicate. The menu’s multi-daypart coverage, from breakfast through afternoon catering, supports a broader revenue base than single-occasion formats, and the Italian bistro positioning appeals to consumers seeking quality ingredients without full table-service pricing.

For those looking to buy a Così franchise, the catering channel represents a notable opportunity. Così has built a structured catering operation with a dedicated platform, online ordering, a loyalty rewards program, and a branded mobile app. An existing resale unit would already have this infrastructure in place, alongside the catering relationships the current owner has established.

Così Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2021

    • Franchising Since

      2024

    • New Startup Cost

      $639,800 – $1,988,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $40,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee per Restaurant

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      3%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      2

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,963,621

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Così – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Così provides franchisees with operational training covering food preparation using proprietary recipes, restaurant operations, and customer service standards. Ongoing support includes supply chain management, marketing programs, and access to operational manuals. Technology support covers the Cosi App and the Thanx-powered loyalty platform. Field visits and regular communications support day-to-day operations. Resale buyers should confirm with Così what initial training, app credentials, loyalty platform access, and operational system access transfer to an incoming owner at the point of sale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Così franchisee brings direct experience in restaurant management and a strong focus on food quality and front-of-house service. Single-unit candidates are expected to have hands-on experience managing a team; multi-unit applicants require a proven track record operating multiple restaurant locations. The model suits operators comfortable managing a dual revenue stream of dine-in service and active catering. Experience building relationships with corporate or campus clients is an advantage in most Così markets.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Così has maintained a presence in the US fast-casual dining market for nearly three decades and is recognized among the early proponents of artisan flatbread dining in North America. The brand operates a consumer loyalty app, a catering rewards program, and has historically served high-visibility corporate and campus locations in the Northeast. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the reputation of the specific unit, including local customer reviews, catering client relationships, and community visibility within the territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US fast-casual restaurant sector has grown steadily as consumers seek fresh, customizable meals without full table-service pricing. Sandwich and flatbread concepts benefit from multi-daypart demand spanning breakfast, lunch, and afternoon occasions, which supports stronger weekly revenue than single-occasion formats. The category has shown resilience across economic cycles. Catering to offices and corporate clients, a focus area for Così, ties unit revenue to local business activity; resale buyers should research local employer density and office foot traffic when evaluating a specific territory.

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