Mr. Sub vs Cafe Fresh Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Sub Franchise
Cafe Fresh Franchise
Investment $160,000$133,500 - $253,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1968-
Year Franchised 1972-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Sub Franchise
Cafe Fresh Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Cafe Fresh 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
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Cafe Fresh Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Sub Franchise
    Cafe Fresh Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Cafe Fresh

    Looking for a fresh opportunity? CafĂ© Fresh is an international brand, and a global leader in the booming healthy fast-casual food industry. Today's customer has a growing appetite for nutritious, delicious food, unlike the unhealthy fare offered by other fast food franchises. We are perfectly positioned to meet this demand, providing our guests with an extraordinary health experience unlike any they've ever tasted. Whether you're looking for a refreshing mid-afternoon smoothie or a hearty meal, every item on our menu is as good for the body as it is for the taste buds. Cafe Fresh's mission is to provide our guests with a fresh and healthy alternative to typically unhealthy fast food, while providing our owners and operators with a profitable business model and a brand they can be proud to be a part of. Our cutting-edge outlets are located in strategic sites with high foot traffic, clear visibility and easy access, and exude a fun, upbeat ambience that attracts loyal customers. Cafe Fresh is rapidly expanding, with many new stores opening throughout the U.S. and around the world. Opportunities include Unit and Multi-Units Franchises, Master Franchises and Co-Branding Franchises. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best opportunity in order for you to fulfill your desire to become a successful business owner, whether it's one store, or dozens of stores throughout a particular territory. For more information on Cafe Fresh and how you can become part of our growing team of success stories, please e-mail us at [email protected], or call us at 604-526-1178. We look forward to hearing from you.