#431
At a Glance
Products & Services: Submarine sandwiches & salads
Number of Locations: 141
Total Investment: $181.1K - 306.5K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1985
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2009 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2008 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, West, Washington.
Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, West, Washington.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $181,100 - $306,500
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $80,000
Operations
60% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At corporate training store : 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,