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Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise

Grilled submarine sandwiches

Founder Richard Paganes opened the first Tubby's Sub Shop in 1968 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The company began franchising in 1978 and has locations in the Midwest and southeastern United States. Tubby's, which began as a family-owned and -operated business, is now public and is based in Clinton Township, Michigan.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Tubby's Sub Shops franchise?

Total Investment: $72,900-$243,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $12,515
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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Tubby's Sub Shops News

Tubby's Announces New Proposed Merger With Private Corporation
Tubby's, Inc. announced that Interfoods of America, Inc., Miami-based Popeye's Chicken franchisee, has unilaterally declared that it will not proceed with the proposed merger announced by both companies on December 16, 1998. Tubby's now faces imminent delisting from the NASDAQ Stock Mark... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Tubby's Sub Shops open? 1968
When did Tubby's Sub Shops start franchising? 1978

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	96	0	0	2
2004	86	0	0	1
2003	85	0	0	1
2002	87	0	0	3
2001	87	0	0	3

Expansion Plans

United States: Florida, Michigan, Ohio,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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