#148
At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty sandwiches
Number of Locations: 226
Total Investment: $291.34K - 465.61K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 1987
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $291,335 - $465,606
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000 - $500,000
Operations
85% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (15% 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: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,