Blimpie

Quick-service sandwich shop

With the help of two friends and $2,500 in borrowed start-up capital, Anthony Conza opened the first Blimpie Subs & Salads location in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1964. From that first store, Blimpie grew into an international chain with restaurants in malls, shopping centers, convenience stores, colleges, sports arenas, hospitals and sports arenas. Each location serves a variety of hot and cold subs, wraps, salads and soups.

Blimpie International Inc. also owns Pasta Central, Maui Tacos and Smoothie Island. The company is traded on the AMEX under the BLM symbol.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Blimpie Franchises?

Total Investment: $72,800-$338,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $18,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

How to contact Blimpie

Blimpie International Inc.
180 Interstate North Pkwy., #500
Atlanta, GA
30339

Phone: (770)984-2707
Toll Free: (800)447-6256
Fax: (770)984-2707

Website: Visit Website

Blimpie News

Blimpie On Healthy Dining Finder's Site
Blimpie Subs and Salads has partnered with healthydiningfinder.com and has 10 menu items that have been certified as nutritionally sound by Healthy Dining Finder's registered dietitians and nutrition professionals. The featured items include sandwiches, salad, soup and chili options. Blimpie'... more

Blimpie - Franchise Development Group Foresees 150 New Jobs Over The Next Three Years In Philadelphia
Nicholas Lagano, president of Blimpie Associates, Ltd., announced the awarding of franchise development rights for BLIMPIE branded restaurants throughout the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area to Franchise Edge, Inc. "At BLIMPIE, we have a 42-year enviable track record built on superior ... more

Blimpie® Brand Repositioning Becomes Reality Creating The Ultimate "Blimpie Experience"
Last fall, BLIMPIE International Inc., global franchisor of BLIMPIE® restaurants, announced its intentions to re-invigorate the BLIMPIE brand. Wasting no time, the vision is becoming reality with the implementation of several initiatives - most notably, a refreshed logo, contemporary restaurant desi... more

Blimpie Subs & Salads(r) Introduces New Crunch-a-bowl Salad(tm)
BLIMPIE Subs & Salads announced the launch of the new gourmet Crunch-A-Bowl Salads(TM), now available at its nearly 2000 franchised stores located in the United States and 15 foreign countries. The hearty, wholesome salads, priced around $4.49, are served in an edible baked bowl and offered in three... more

Blimpie Taps Pepsi As Beverage Supplier Of Choice
Blimpie International named Pepsi-Cola North America the new beverage supplier in the United States for its BLIMPIE restaurants. The multiyear agreement marks the first significant announcement by the new ownership group led by Jeffrey K. Endervelt, President and CEO, since taking control of the Com... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Blimpie open? 1964
When did Blimpie start Franchising? 1970

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2004 1438 0 12 9

2003 1575 5 16 0

2002 1699 10 48 0

2001 1897 15 63 0

2000 1934 15 33 0

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

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

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6

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

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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