Tubby's Sub Shops vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%-6%6%
Advertising Fee 4%4%
Year Founded 19681971
Year Franchised 19781977
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 92 hours Classroom Training: 28 hours Additional Training: Company store On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing National Media Social media Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
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
Schlotzsky's Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 Schlotzsky's

Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

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