Zero's Subs vs USA Subs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Zero's Subs Franchise
USA Subs Franchise
Investment $150,000 - $250,000$296,510 - $421,167
Franchise Fee $15,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19671986
Year Franchised 19962006
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Zero's Subs Franchise
USA Subs Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Zero's 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

     
    Zero's Subs Franchise
    USA Subs Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Zero's Subs Franchise
    USA Subs Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Zero's Subs

    In 1967, Gene Schmidt started ZERO'S SUBS. Zero’s Subs is one of the largest regional sandwich franchises in the U.S. with more than 30 restaurants nationally. Since its inception in Virginia Beach in 1967, Zero’s Subs has created a proven fast, casual concept which offers high-quality foods, such as hot oven-baked subs, hearth-baked bread, Hormel meats, buffalo chicken wings, innovative health-conscious salads, wraps and pizza - all under one roof.

    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!