Subway Restaurants
Subway Restaurants
325 Bic Dr.
Milford CT 06460-3072
800#:(800) 888-4848
Tel: (203) 877-4281
Fax: (203) 783-7325
E -Mail: franchise@subway.com
Web Site: www.subway.com
Contact: Mr. Donald Fertman
We pride ourselves in offering one of the most reasonable, well-structured franchise programs available. Our concept of keeping the investment low, keeping the operation simple and offering customers healthy, delicious fast food has propelled us to become the world's largest submarine sandwich and salad chain, as well as one of the world's fastest-growing franchises. The SUBWAY® franchise system offers an intensive 2-week training program, 50% in class and 50% hands-on, and continuous support from headquarters. The SUBWAY® chain currently has over 13,700 units in over 69 countries, with new restaurants opening every day. Franchise and development opportunities are available now throughout the world. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1965
First Franchise: 1974
First International Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 21153
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 21154
Distribution:
U.S. - 11,452; Canada -- 1,259; International -- 693
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 1,200
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 300
Size Of Corporate Staff: 550
Financial Projections Provided: No
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): NA
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 20/20
Minimum Financial Requirements: US$66-300K for individuals, US$200-400K for development agents.
Expansion Requirements: Multi-unit operation is encouraged, but not required, of individual franchisees. Development agent expansion requirements are determined on a country-by-country basis.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: In some cases.
Franchise Fee(Master): zna
Franchise Fee(Area): US$10K franchise fee plus 20K deposit for future advertising.
On-Going Royalty (Master): NA
On-Going Royalty (Area): All franchisees pay 8% royalty to the franchisor. Area Developer receives one third.
Franchisor Ad Program: All franchisees pay 3.5% advertising royalty to an advertising fund administered by the franchise community.
International Trade Associations: IFA, CFA, FAANZ, FASA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 5
Business Experience: 5
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 4
Franchising Experience: 3
Psychological Profile: 3
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: Two weeks at training center in U.S., Costa Rica or Australia (depending on location) which is 50% classroom and 50% in-store training. An additional 10 days of development training is required for development agent candidates (in U.S. only).
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,g,H,i,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Sometimes
Master Franchising: Never
Area Development: Most Often
Licensing: Never
Foreign Subsidiary: Never
Joint Venture: Never
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: Development agent (DA). An independent contractor who would initially act as a franchise owner. After a specified period of time, the agent would then sell franchises to others and assist in site evaluation, lease negotiation, store opening and on-going operations. For that service, the agent will receive a portion of the franchise fees and on-going royalties.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (11,452), CAN (1,259)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU (3--Not Seeking DA), BE, BU, CZ, DE (4--Not Seeking DA), FI, FR, GR, GC (3), HU, IC (5--Not Seeking DA), IR (1), IT, Malta (1) NE, NO, PO, PT (11), RO, RU, SL, SP (22--Not Seeking DA), SW, SZ (6--Not Seeking DA), TU (1), UK (9), UR (1), YU
Far East: AS (141) , CA, CH (4), GU (5), HK, ID (6), JA (162--Not Seeking DA), KO (15), LA, MA (1), MY, NZ (23), PH (3), SA (1), SI (3), TA (2), TH (1), VN
Mexico: MX (26)
Caribbean: AR (4--Not Seeking DA), BA (8--Not Seeking DA), DR (3--Not Seeking DA), JA (3--Not Seeking DA), AT (6--Not Seeking DA), VI (4--Not Seeking DA)
Central America: BE, CR (11--Not Seeking DA), EL (11--Not Seeking DA), GA (1--Not Seeking DA), HO (1), NI (2--Not Seeking DA), PA (2)
South America: AR (3), BO (1), BR (45), CH, CO (5), EC (2), FG, GY, PG (2), PE (4), SU, UR (4--Not Seeking DA), VE (7)
Middle East / India: IN, IS (18--Not Seeking DA), KU (2), LE (5--Not Seeking DA), OM, PK, SA (2--Not Seeking DA), UA
Africa: EG (1--Not Seeking DA), MO (2--Not Seeking DA), SO (1), ZI (2--Not Seeking DA)
Countries Not Listed Above:
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