Milio’s Sandwiches is a Midwest-based sandwich shop franchise known for serving fresh, oven-baked bread and fast, friendly counter service. The brand focuses on handcrafted subs, wraps, soups, salads, and cookies, along with catering options designed for group events and office lunches.
The franchise began in 1989 under the name Big Mike’s Super Subs on West Johnson Street near the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It later rebranded as Milio’s Sandwiches. The company is now headquartered in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, just outside Madison, and remains committed to its regional heritage and values.
Milio’s began franchising in 2020, expanding its footprint across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The system currently includes a mix of franchise and corporate-owned locations.
What sets Milio’s apart is its commitment to quality and community. The brand’s promise to bake bread every four hours emphasizes freshness, while its “Baking a Difference” program supports local nonprofits.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Milio's Sandwiches offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a MILIO’S Restaurant – Inline or Free-Standing Location.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Milio’s provides a comprehensive training program designed to prepare franchisees for the successful operation of their restaurant. Here are the primary training components offered by the franchisor:
Milio’s does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. While each franchisee operates a specific restaurant location approved by the franchisor, there is no contractual commitment that prevents the franchisor from opening additional restaurants nearby or assigning locations to other franchisees. This means franchisees might face competition from other Milio’s outlets in close proximity.
The franchisor retains full control over marketing and advertising allocations, which may or may not be directed to a specific franchisee’s area. Marketing funds are pooled and used at the discretion of Milio’s for national, regional, or local campaigns without guaranteeing area-specific investments.
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