Tubby's Sub Shops vs Nature's Way Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$103,300 - $201,500
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%-6%4%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19681978
Year Franchised 19781992
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Nature's Way Cafe 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
Nature's Way Cafe 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 -
Marketing National Media Social media -
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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Nature's Way Cafe 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 Nature's Way Cafe

Nature's Way Cafe was founded in 1978 by the Spina family in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The first Nature's Way Cafe franchise has been up and running in Juno Beach since 1988 and is a local hang-out for the young, old and fabulous.

Now there are several cafes in Florida and most of them have been around quite awhile.
 

Here you’ll find fresh salads, savory soups, tempting shakes and smoothies, and mouthwatering sandwiches and wraps made to order. Nature’s Way Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical lunch-time fare. Try us once and you’ll become another passionate fan of Nature’s Way Cafe

The desire to eat well and to consider healthier choices at meal times is not just popular in sunny Florida but all over America.

Each Nature’s Way Cafe is independently owned and operated. If you’re a fan and you think you would enjoy owning your own Cafe’, please visit the Franchise Area or fill out our form on the right.