Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Capt. Sub Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Capt. Sub including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Investment $138,950 - $386,800$120,000 - $160,000
Franchise Fee $9,500$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871972
Year Franchised 19901972
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (77% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Papa's Pizza To-Go

    Papa's Pizza To-Go opened for business in 1986 with the unveiling of four pizzerias in Georgia. Since its founding, Papa's Pizza To-Go has brought its pizzas, salads, submarine sandwiches, pastas and wings to small towns across the United States.

    Papas Pizza To Go is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama

    About Capt. Sub

    "The Toast Masters!"

    Capt. Sub is the right concept at the right time.

    The sandwich category is exploding in foodservice and Capt. Sub is poised to offer customers what they are looking for - value, quality products, served hot and fresh.

    Since our inception on Kent Street in Charlottetown back in 1972, over the past 5 decades Capt. Submarine has become known as THE authentic Atlantic Canadian sub franchise. You’ll find the proof right there on top of our freshly baked breads; we offer the kinds of flavours and recipes that Atlantic Canadians love.The Captain Submarine is considered, by industry standards, a low investment compared to many other similar systems. The Capt. Sub brand franchise offers a good return on investment for successful operators. Grinner's Food Systems Limited has been franchising in Canada for over 25 years. Based in Atlantic Canada, their executives are well versed in what Canadians want. Grinner's has one of the largest franchise service infrastructure systems in Eastern Canada with over 30 people at Head Office, always available to assist you in your day-to-day operations. Grinner's offers volume purchasing, quality professional marketing materials and operational expertise that are second to none in the Canadian Foodservice arena. Grinner's Food Systems Limited is the Franchisor of the highly successful 159-unit Greco Pizza Restaurant chain.