Tubby's Sub Shops vs Atlanta Bread Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tubby's Sub Shops vs Atlanta Bread Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$629,700 - $806,300
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%-6%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19681993
Year Franchised 19781995
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$30K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 92 hours Classroom Training: 28 hours Additional Training: Company store -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing National Media Social media Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

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

    		 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Tubby's Sub Shops

    Founder Richard Paganes opened the first Tubby's Sub Shop in 1968 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The company began franchising in 1978 and has locations in the Midwest and southeastern United States. Tubby's Sub Shop, which began as a family-owned and -operated business, is now public and is based in Roseville, Michigan.

    About Atlanta Bread Company

    Founded in 1993 by Jerry and Basil Couvaras, Atlanta Bread Company bakery/cafes serve sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffees, and fresh-baked breads and pastries for breakfast, lunchtime and dinner dining.
    Each of our locations is locally owned and operated with an emphasis on community involvement and outreach. Every night, our extra bread goes to those in need and helps keep our communities fed.