Earl of Sandwich (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | March 19, 2004 in Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Founder | John Montagu, Orlando Montagu, Robert Earl |
| Headquarters | Orlando , United States |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Philippines, France |
Key people | John Montagu (11th Earl of Sandwich), Orlando Montagu, Robert Earl |
| Products | Sandwiches, restaurant food |
Earl of Sandwich is a restaurant chain with its main office located in Orlando, Florida, United States. The enterprise was established by the 11th Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, alongside his son Hon. Orlando Montagu and entrepreneur Robert Earl, who is also known for founding Planet Hollywood.
History
The concept of Earl of Sandwich originated from Orlando Montagu, the son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich, whose family lineage traces back to the 18th-century 4th Earl credited with popularizing the sandwich in Great Britain and Ireland.
The brand's first dining establishment commenced operations on March 19, 2004, at Downtown Disney (currently known as Disney Springs) within the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. Since then, the company has expanded through franchising efforts across the United States and the United Kingdom, including plans for a site at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The initial franchise was launched in Sugar Land, Texas, managed by an investment consortium that included former professional athletes Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens. Additional locations have subsequently been introduced in various states throughout the U.S.
The chain's first overseas outlet debuted on April 18, 2011, in London, though it ceased operations in February 2014. Later international growth included openings at the Disney Village within Disneyland Paris, as well as several Canadian cities such as Langley, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. The brand has also established five restaurants across the Philippines.