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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tubby's Sub Shops vs City Bites 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 | $186,500 - $394,500 |
Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $20,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4%-6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 4% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1968 | 1986 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | 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 | C.B. Franchise Systems comprises a wealth of experienced restaurant professionals committed to your success. We provide franchisees a turn key solution beginning with a thorough management training program and opening and ongoing operational support. We provide proprietary products like our famous made from scratch cookies as well as marketing materials. We offer third party resources with experienced restaurant professionals in the following fields: real estate acquisition and negotiation services, information technology, and corporate services including payroll processing, insurance, benefits and accounting. Our efforts are focused to make your venture successful and profitable. We look forward to meeting you and beginning the journey of a rewarding and profitable partnership. |
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 | - |
International Expansion | 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.
After 21 years of company growth, City Bites is now offering a unique opportunity to a select number of franchisees seeking to develop our proven brand in new markets. City Bites is positioned as an upscale sandwich restaurant in the fast growth quick casual restaurant segment and features an attractive investment model that is easily replicated with the experienced organization of food service professionals at C.B. Franchise Systems. As your partner, we are committed to your development as a successful and profitable City Bites franchisee.