Tubby's Sub Shops vs Greenleaf's Grille Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Greenleaf's Grille Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$219,500 - $574,200
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$22,000 - $37,200
Royalty Fee 4%-6%5%
Advertising Fee 4%1%
Year Founded 19681998
Year Franchised 19781998
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Greenleaf's Grille Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Greenleaf's Grille 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
Greenleaf's Grille 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 Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
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)

Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 19

Expansion Plans

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Greenleaf's Grille 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 Greenleaf's Grille

For close to 45 years, Villa Enterprises has been operating and developing restaurant concepts, with over 300 locations globally today. When you become a Villa Enterprises franchisee, you're not only joining an experienced restaurant company, you're teaming up with a partner who is supportive and dedicated to your success.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee