Jerry's Subs & Pizza vs Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $350,000$600,000 - $3,057,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19541964
Year Franchised 19801978
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
    		• To be considered as a candidate for a Boston's franchise, you (or your partnership) must be able to demonstrate at least $1,500,000 in net worth and at least $600,000 in liquid capital to invest in this business. Conversion requirements may be less.

    Financing Options
     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
    Training -Experienced trainers partner with the franchisees to offer ongoing individualized training and support. The team uses various training methods to increase knowledge around operations, functional roles within the restaurant, POS features and management fundamentals.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertisingFranchisees will receive support on an individual and regional level in the form of highly targeted print and broadcast advertising, media buying, public relations and promotions. Field Marketing Managers support the franchisees with all marketing initiatives and help implement localized programs.
    Operations

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar

    "Bostons
    Boston's The Gourmet Pizza is a restaurant like no other. Boston's features many unique traits that set it apart from other dining venues ... it's all about the food, the people and the heritage. Boston's is a full-service, pizza-themed, casual dining restaurant and sports bar offering incredible gourmet pizzas (18 varieties!) and gourmet pasta, along with a wide variety of other great dishes, such as wings, ribs, burgers, entree size salads, sandwiches and the largest kid's menu in the casual dining category. Boston's offers a contemporary, sit-down family dining atmosphere with a separate sports bar customized with local team memorabilia. The result is a fun, high-energy setting for families and sports enthusiasts alike.

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