Tubby's Sub Shops vs Mr. Subb Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Mr. Subb Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500N/A
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-6%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 1968-
Year Franchised 1978-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Mr. Subb Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Mr. Subb 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

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Mr. Subb 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
Mr. Subb Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Mr. Subb

No Deep Fryers, No Grills! Serving a large selection of Hot and Cold subbs including Grilled Chicken, Italian Mixed, Steak and Cheese and our delicious Reuben Subb. Our menu is complimented with delicious soups, salads and fresh baked cookies. Customers can choose either a hearth baked subb roll, wheat roll or subb wrapp. We serve "Food you can Feel Good About Eating"