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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tubby's Sub Shops vs My Friend's Place 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 | $156,650 - $260,400 |
Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $20,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4%-6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 4% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1968 | 1980 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 1980 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 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 | 1. Headquarters 12 Business Days 2. Franchisee Site 12 Business Days |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training: At Additional Cost Initial Store Opening Inventory Control: At Additional Cost |
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)
| Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | 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.
A quality franchise opportunity for your financial independence and future. Our restaurants cater to the quality-oriented customer interested in a quick, yet light and healthy lunch, specializing in sandwiches, salads, soups and home-made desserts. MY FRIEND'S PLACE is a 'Fresh Food Express!'