Cousins Subs vs USA Subs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cousins Subs Franchise
USA Subs Franchise
Investment $119,200 - $300,800$296,510 - $421,167
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2.5%
Year Founded 19721986
Year Franchised 19852006
Term Of Agreement 10 years +1010 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years +1010 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cousins Subs Franchise
USA Subs Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Cousins Subs Franchise
    USA Subs 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
     
    Cousins Subs Franchise
    USA Subs Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 185 hours Classroom Training: 53 hours Additional Training: 21 days training total -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Cousins Subs Franchise
    USA Subs Franchise
    US Expansion No-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Cousins Subs

    Great food. High quality. Good value. Committed. These are the words our guests and franchisees use to describe the Cousins Subs opportunity. Our guests love our food, and our franchisees respect our organization. Our vision of excellence is what keeps us growing and keeps our guests coming back on a regular basis. We are Cousins Subs , a leader in the growing QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) segment of the restaurant industry. Cousins Subs  competitive advantages include:
     - Being a cash business with low receivables and little inventory.
     - Having a multi-unit market penetration strategy.
     - Possessing an in-depth understanding of the future of our business and industry
     - Offering innovative and automated business systems.
     We invite you to visit several of our locations, and contact us to learn more. Whether you are interested in developing an entire market or to begin with a single unit franchise, Cousins Subs  is your franchise of choice!

    Seeking new franchisees in Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee

    About USA Subs

    USA Subs was founded in 1986 by Karl Kuceris, a businessman and visionary entrepreneur with a talent for creating delicious sandwich and salad ideas, and Russell Hertrich, a successful real estate investor and expert financial advisor. USA Subs became the market leader due to its wide selection of popular offerings such as fresh bread baked on-site, hot grilled subs like the famous Steak Bomb, scrumptious cold subs, wraps, and pockets, salads made to order, and superior customer service in a loyal family environment.

    Karl’s commitment to using the freshest ingredients has continued since 1986. Recently, Karl’s son Keith Kuceris joined the company. Keith brought his sales and marketing experience with the most successful team in Minor League sports, The Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, to USA Subs. Karl and Keith’s innovative menu additions like gourmet toasted subs, popular kid’s meals, thirst-quenching frozen lemonade, and advertising methods, only solidified USA Subs’ status as market leader.

    With an on-going commitment to being an innovative leader in the fastest growing segment of the quick-service restaurant industry and a recent update of its company brand complete with new logos, website, advertising, menu additions, marketing ideas, and store design, USA Subs is positioned to enter all markets with its Franchising Opportunities for qualified candidates.

    USA Subs offers a low financial investment, simplified business system with thorough Operations Manuals, on-going assistance and support, and a product that appeals to families and creates repeat business. We’ve Got it All! Opening your own USA Subs franchise will help you and your family live out your own American Dream! American Dream Franchising, LLC currently seeks hard-working and highly motivated individuals and families to open up their own USA Subs restaurant. We Want You!