Brand Profile

With over 125 restaurant locations open and over 300 more in development, Sandella's Flat bread is the hottest franchise opportunity in the fast casual segment!

Learn why Fast Casual Magazine named Sandella's to it\'s 2007 Top Movers & Shakers List. The Sandella's Flat bread franchise opportunity offers a low cost of entry, premium products with high demand, great looking stores and simple systems.

Founded in 1994 in West Redding Connecticut, Sandella's Flat bread is an upscale, fast casual Cafe. Our menu features premium quality, health-conscious and delicious products, all served on Sandella's proprietary brick oven flatbread. Our menu appeals to a broad demographic, and includes our signature grilled flatbreads, sandwiches, paninis, quesadillas, & salads.

Its all about the taste and the experience - premium products, in a warm and upscale fast casual setting!

Sandella\'s Flatbread – Hot & Healthy Products with Mass Appeal!

USA Today announced the rising popularity of flatbread in a March 2007 article, saying \"Flatbread is emerging as the hottest thing since sliced bread." Sandella's is ahead of the curve! We have perfected our very own distinctive, high quality, 3-layer brick oven flatbread recipe over the past 13 years. Sandella's flatbread is prepared using only the finest ingredients available. It is all-natural, and does not contain any artificial flavors or colors. Our flatbread is the perfect complement to a healthy diet, as it is trans-fat free, low fat, low calorie and kosher. And most importantly, simply delicious!

Sandella's is a member of the International Franchise Association. Sandella's Flatbread is also approved by the SBA Franchise Registry. The SBA Franchise Registry has streamlined eligibility guidelines and operating procedures that will reduce costs and processing time, making the SBA loan application process as fast and easy as possible.
Why Sandella's Flatbread? Franchise Fast Facts

Low cost of entry
Proven concept in 125+ locations!
NO HOODS, FRYERS OR VENTING! Overall ease of operations
Easy food prep – no cooking from scratch
All items prepared in 4 steps or less: Bread – sauce – protein – toppings
Healthy menu items: no trans fat on menu, listed in Weight Watchers points guide, and flatbread is kosher and low fat!
Efficient purchasing and labor systems
Proprietary, quality product and flatbread
Simple Construction / Build Out


Sandella's Franchise Support

Sandella's offers a comprehensive support package to our franchisees, including but not limited to:

Business Planning
Real Estate
Architecture & Construction
Purchasing & Distribution
Marketing, Promotions & Grand Openings
Comprehensive Training Programs
Technology Systems & Franchisee Intranet


Q: What size is a prototypical Sandella's?

A: The traditional Sandella's prototype is 1,000-1,500 sq. ft. and our non-traditional format is 500-700 sq. ft.

Q: Do you assist with site selection?

A: Yes. Sandella's has a full real estate system to help you with market analysis, site analysis, lease negotiations, and other tools to help you secure high potential locations.

Q: I'm interested! What is the next step?

A: The next step is to complete the short information form below. A Sandella's Director of Development will contact you shortly to review the franchise opportunity in greater detail!