print

Cousins Subs Franchise

Hot/cold subs, salads, soups & desserts

Great food. High quality. Good value. Committed. These are the words our guests and franchisees use to describe the Cousins Subs opportunity.


Our guests love our food, and our franchisees respect our organization. Our vision of excellence is what keeps us growing and keeps our guests coming back on a regular basis.

We are Cousins Subs, a leader in the growing QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) segment of the restaurant industry.

Cousins Subs competitive advantages include:

- Being a cash business with low receivables and little inventory.
- Having a multi-unit market penetration strategy.
- Possessing an in-depth understanding of the future of our business and industry
- Offering innovative and automated business systems.

We invite you to read on, visit several of our locations, and contact us to learn more. Whether you are interested in developing an entire market or to begin with a single unit franchise, Cousins Subs is your franchise of choice!

Please Note: The operators of Cousins Subs, 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 Cousins Subs website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Cousins Subs franchise?

Total Investment: $190,000-$275,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Cousins Subs

Cousins Subs News

How Far Can A Leprechaun Launch? Answer: 56.6 Feet
They were bruised and broken, misfired and muddy, but the Leprechauns that took part in Saturday's fundraiser for the MDA still had smiles on their face when all was said and done. It is exactly that Spirit of the Irish which brought the first ever Leprechaun Launch huge success, with Cousins Su... more

Cousins Subs Has Record-setting Year - Expects More Growth In '06
A growing network of successful franchisees combined with the increasing popularity of Cousins Subs, and the announcement of Dan Patrick as the company spokesperson, helped lead the 161-store chain to record-setting numbers in several categories in 2005. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisc., C... more

Appleton Restauranteur Rallies Community To Raise Funds For Fox Valley Humane Association
Pets are very near and dear to Kim Seidler’s heart. So when the Appleton woman, Cousins Subs franchise owner and pet-lover learned about the new facility that the Fox Valley Humane Association, Ltd., was building, she knew it was time to take some action to help out the association, local pets ... more

Cap Toss Contest Winner In Madison Takes Home The Scholorship And Heads To Mit
Andrew Ji of Madison knew that he was heading off to Cambridge, Mass., to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the fall. But he had no idea that he would walk away with the $2,500 scholarship prize when he registered for the Cousins Subs Cap Toss Contest in Madison. Ji and mo... more

Cousins Subs Introduces Two New Bread Flavors
Fans of Cousins Subs(R) have long declared that it is the bread that truly sets the sandwich chain apart from its competition. Beginning this week, those Cousins Subs connoisseurs will have something extra to smile about -- the addition of two new breads to Cousins Subs menu. Available on any one ... more

View all Cousins Subs Press Releases

Franchise History

When did the first Cousins Subs open? 1972
When did Cousins Subs start franchising? 1985

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	135	0	0	39
2004	135	0	0	40
2003	135	0	0	40
2002	129	0	0	40
2001	125	0	0	35

Expansion Plans

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin,

Financing Options

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

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA

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

5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

People skills

• Soup, Salad and Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

Listing Tags

This franchise opportunity has been viewed 1977 times.

Read Cousins Subs Reviews

Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Cousins Subs and should not be construed as such. TheFranchiseMall.com makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recommend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a Cousins Subs franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) with an attorney and accountant.