Atlantic City Sub Shops vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Atlantic City Sub Shops vs Schlotzsky's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlantic City Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $275,000$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $15,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19861971
Year Franchised 19951977
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlantic City Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Atlantic City Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Atlantic City Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours
Support Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 13 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Atlantic City Sub Shops Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Atlantic City Sub Shops

Brett Perlman, Scott Perlman and Santo Formica founded Atlantic City Sub Shops in 1986, opening their first store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, just west of the shoreline destination. From that location, the partners began serving submarine sandwiches for customers who would eat in, take out or order delivery.

The company overnights sandwiches made in the Egg Harbor store to customers who don't have an Atlantic City Sub Shop location near them.

About Schlotzsky's

Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

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