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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 |
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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 | 1968 | 1978 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 1992 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
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.
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.
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.