#384
At a Glance
Products & Services: Hot/cold subs, salads, soups, desserts
Number of Locations: 145
Total Investment: $106.7K - 288.3K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1985
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2010 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Midwest, North Dakota, South, Southeast, Southwest, Wisconsin.
Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Midwest, North Dakota, South, Southeast, Southwest, Wisconsin.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $106,700 - $288,300
Franchise Fee: $17,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $17,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000 - $100,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters. Available at franchisee's location. 21 days training total
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #384 (2012),