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About Schlotzsky's
LIFE NEEDS LOTZ.
Founded in Austin, Texas in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a fast-casual brand known for fresh-baked sourdough bread, bold flavors, and made-to-order meals. As of December 28, 2025, the brand has more than 250 locations across 25 states.
For franchise owners, Schlotzsky's Deli offers the opportunity to join a brand with flexible restaurant formats and multiple ordering channels, including dine-in, drive-thru, takeout, digital ordering, delivery, and catering. Supported by the GoTo Foods platform, franchisees have access to resources in areas such as real estate, construction, training, operations, and marketing. Together, these elements help support a franchise system built around format flexibility, menu variety, and a brand with more than 50 years of history.
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