Mr. Sub vs Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Sub Franchise
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Investment $160,000$250,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19681954
Year Franchised 19721980
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee 50% of initial fee$25K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Sub Franchise
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills

  • General business experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    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, Purchasing cooperatives
    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)

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Jerry's Subs & Pizza

    The first Jerry's Subs opened in Wheaton, Maryland, in 1954, selling over-stuffed submarine sandwiches and New York-style pizza. Since it started franchising in 1980, the company has grown to include locations along the East Coast, as well as in the Caribbean and Central America.