Mustard Cafe vs Sub Connection Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mustard Cafe vs Sub Connection including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mustard Cafe Franchise
Sub Connection Franchise
Investment $304,600 - $426,000$198,175 - $362,350
Franchise Fee $25,000$19,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20011999
Year Franchised 20042004
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mustard Cafe Franchise
Sub Connection Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Mustard Cafe Franchise
    Sub Connection Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Mustard Cafe Franchise
    Sub Connection Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mustard Cafe Franchise
    Sub Connection Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mustard Cafe

    Our quality dishes include our signature sandwiches, mouth watering paninis, tasty wraps, crisp salads, hearty soups, delectable desserts, and a huge breakfast selection served all day!

    About Sub Connection

    Sub Connection lets you get in on toasted subs and the healthy, fresh appeal of this quick service segment. Customers want fresh-made food with healthy ingredients...just what you'll serve up at your own SubConnection restaurant.
    • Sub Connection offers flexible build-out options, including an express model for food courts.
    • Subs are a major component of the quick service segment, with solid performance and steady growth. With over 90 locations nationwide already, SubConnection has market visibility and is poised for rapid growth.
    • We offer ongoing brand development.
    • We offer a broad range of menu categories and choices so you can tailor your product mix to your market and cover all dayparts.
    • You get the resources of a leading global foodservice provider behind you in systems development, procurement, product development and marketing.
    Sub Connection includes a variety of cold subs, wraps, salads, soup and breakfast items. Don't forget toasted subs, the latest and hottest trend!