Subway Franchise

Submarine sandwich restaurant chain

In 1965, 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and family friend Peter Buck opened Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. With a loan from Buck for only $1,000, DeLuca hoped the tiny sandwich shop would earn enough to put him through college. After struggling through the first few years, the founders changed the company's name to Subway and began franchising in 1974. Offering a fresh, healthy alternative to fast-food restaurants, Subway has franchises throughout the United States and in several countries, with locations in traditional and nontraditional sites alike.

Please Note: The operators of Subway, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Subway website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Subway franchise?

Total Investment: $70,000-$220,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $12,500
Royalty Fee: 8%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

How to contact Subway

Subway
325 Bic Dr.
Milford, CT
06460

Phone: (203)877-4281 ext.1329
Toll Free: (800)888-4848
Fax: (203)783-7329

Website: Visit Website

Subway News

Are You Ready To Own Your Own Business?
These days green is big and franchises are capitalizing on this. Subway is one of the most recent franchises to begin using its environmental friendliness as a selling point. It´s really not a bad way to go, since consumers are very aware of the environment and appreciate businesses that go green. ... more

Subway Franchise Is Going Green
The Subway franchise has made a commitment to have its restaurants and operations become more environmentally friendly. The first "eco-store" opened in Kissmmee, Florida five months ago and there are more US locations due to open. In addition to some individual stores going green, Subway ... more

Real People Rate "Best Of 2007" For Customer Service
A nationwide survey released today reveals which businesses provided the best customer service in 2007. RealPeopleRatings.com(TM: 103.94, -2.96, -2.76%), a quarterly consumer perception survey conducted by Corporate Research International, shows that SUBWAY, Olive Garden, Cici's Pizza, BP, Nords... more

Subway Is To Open A Branch In Whitehaven
The shop will open in August and will create up to 14 jobs, both full and part time. A Subway spokesman was unable to confirm the shop's location until the lease is signed, but said it will be in a prime location in the centre of town. The shop will be open every day between 7.30am and 10p... more

Butler Capital's Subway Franchise Restaurant Loan Program Director Moves To Division-wide Franchise Development Role
Anita Baron, developer of the SUBWAY® restaurant financing program for national lender Butler Capital Corporation, has been promoted to director of business development for the firm's Franchise Finance Division. In her new role, Ms. Baron will seek new relationships with national franchisors... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Subway open? 1965
When did Subway start franchising? 1974

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 18280 2032 2742 1

2004 17931 1996 2554 1

2003 15784 1803 1651 1

2002 14032 1609 1124 1

2001 12682 1491 1074 1

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee Yes No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment Yes No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): Edlo Leasing, Banco Popular, Textron

Training & Support

Training
Training available in Australia, China, Germany, India, Montreal, Canada & Miami, FL

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

65% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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