Sub Station II Franchise

Sub-style deli sandwich restaurant and catering

Dominic Ruffalo and his two brothers, Charlie and John, opened the first Sub Station restaurant in Sumter, South Carolina, in 1975. Former owners and operators of a successful New Jersey restaurant, the Ruffalo brothers saw such great success with their new venture that they launched the first Sub Station II franchise in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1976. Thirteen more stores opened by the end of 1977. The privately held company has locations throughout South Carolina and in other states.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Sub Station II franchise?

Total Investment: $75,000-$150,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $10,500
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Sub Station II

Sub Station II
P.O. Drawer 2260
Sumter, SC
29150

Phone: (803)773-4711
Fax: (803)775-2220

Website: Visit Website

Sub Station II News

Building A Great Career With Sub Station
The first Sub Station restaurant was opened on Broad Street in Sumter, SC, in May of 1975 by Dominic (Don) Ruffalo and his brothers Charlie & John. They brought with them a wealth of experience and knowledge in the restaurant business. For years their family owned and operated one of the largest, ol... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Sub Station II open? 1975
When did Sub Station II start franchising? 1976

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2003 79 0 0 1

2002 83 0 0 1

2001 0 0 0 0

2000 82 0 0 2

1999 88 0 0 1

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No N/A

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): leasing companies

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (85% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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