Mr. Sub vs Roly Poly Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Sub Franchise
Roly Poly Franchise
Investment $160,000$106,550 - $226,700
Franchise Fee $15,000$20,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 5%4-6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19681992
Year Franchised 19721997
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee 50% of initial fee1/2 of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Sub Franchise
Roly Poly Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Roly Poly Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Roly Poly Franchise
    Training -Additional training available as needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Roly Poly Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Sub

    The first Mr. Sub restaurant opened in Toronto, Ontario in March of 1968. Right from the start, the concept was simple: sell quality subs, make them fresh, and serve them fast. And above all, give customers value for their money. A lot has changed since then. Our menu has grown to include salads, wraps, soup, fresh baked bread and more. Today, there are over 520 restaurants from coast to coast, and Mr. Sub is still owned by the founding partners. Lots of things have changed over the years, but every franchisee remains committed to our original concept of quality and freshness. That thinking was what brought people to our restaurants back in the 60's, and it continues to create new customers today.

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    #38 in Canada's Top franchises.

    About Roly Poly

    It takes more than an awesome sandwich to make our Roly Poly world go round. Dedicated franchisees throughout the country have been working together over the last 10 years to build the Roly Poly reputation and fine tune the franchise system. Our original first year franchisees are still opening new stores and celebrating record breaking sales! What's the reason for this amazing franchisee success? Another of our favorite words, SIMPLICITY! The system that we have developed is simple, and when our system is followed, it works. We know that it's not always easy to match up the right franchisees to the right concept. How can you tell if our franchise system might be the right one for you? Ask yourself:
    - Am I a team player?
    - Am I willing to be the first one to get there and the last one to leave?
    - Am I willing to work weekends and holidays?
    - Am I a self starter?
    - Am I a "people person" who enjoys customer service
    - Am I willing to personally take out menus and samples to develop the business in my market?
    - Am I long term goal oriented with staying power?
    - Will Roly Poly be my full time job and have my total focus and commitment?
    If you answered yes to all of the above questions then WE WANT YOU! Our successful team of franchisees and developers all have the same outlook and passion for the concept. The following criteria will also help determine how suitable Roly Poly is for you:
    - Roly Poly is most successful as an owner operated concept. Our concept requires the TLC that we believe only comes from motivated coworkers working hand in hand with dedicated owners.
    - Roly Poly thrives in upper middle class market area locations. We look for the shopping areas patronized by the most upscale residential neighborhoods with a customer mix of upscale residential, office workers, hospital/medical professionals, retail workers and students.
    - Our ideal size is 1,000 - 1,400 square feet
    - Our busiest stores operate 7 days a week with 75% / 25% anticipated lunch/dinner business breakdown
    - Most importantly we look for special franchisees that recognize Roly Poly as a concept that will thrive in their neighborhood market area and have a desire to make Roly Poly a part of their business community. The right franchisee knows the right locations for Roly Poly. We look for franchisees that are already a part of the community.