Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs Sub Connection Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs Sub Connection including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Sub Connection Franchise
Investment $151,500 - $342,500$198,175 - $362,350
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$19,500
Royalty Fee $250+/wk5%
Advertising Fee Up to 2% Monthly2%
Year Founded 19961999
Year Franchised 20062004
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Sub Connection Franchise
Experience Restaurant experience is always helpful but, if you have experience running another type of business including working with employees and customers, managing cash and generating financial statements, we have a complete training program and manuals as well as field operational staff that can help you learn this business as well as provide ongoing support for you. SBA funding may require some restaurant experience, please consult your SBA lender.
  • Up to $400,000 minimum liquid assets
  • Restaurant and/or Management experience
  • 680+ credit score
  • No bankruptcies, liens or Judgements
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    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Sub Connection 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Sub Connection Franchise
    Training --
    Support --
    Marketing --
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Sub Connection Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

    Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is a premium sandwich shop. Our shops offer hand sliced proprietary proteins and cheeses topped with sauces that are made daily. All sandwiches are served on our fresh baked rolls, including our famous Dutch Crunch roll. Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop offers best in class sandwiches including the famous Big Jake, Reuben, and of course The Mr. Pickle. Our twenty- six plus years of success is rooted in the simple formula of "Making the Guest Happy” by providing craveable sandwiches, exceptional guest service, and local community involvement.The ideal Franchisee will strive to keep their customers happy while devoting their time and energy toward running a successful Mr. Pickle's shop.

    About Sub Connection

    Sub Connection lets you get in on toasted subs and the healthy, fresh appeal of this quick service segment. Customers want fresh-made food with healthy ingredients...just what you'll serve up at your own SubConnection restaurant.
    • Sub Connection offers flexible build-out options, including an express model for food courts.
    • Subs are a major component of the quick service segment, with solid performance and steady growth. With over 90 locations nationwide already, SubConnection has market visibility and is poised for rapid growth.
    • We offer ongoing brand development.
    • We offer a broad range of menu categories and choices so you can tailor your product mix to your market and cover all dayparts.
    • You get the resources of a leading global foodservice provider behind you in systems development, procurement, product development and marketing.
    Sub Connection includes a variety of cold subs, wraps, salads, soup and breakfast items. Don't forget toasted subs, the latest and hottest trend!