W G Grinders vs Capt. Sub Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of W G Grinders vs Capt. Sub including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
W G Grinders Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Investment $99,000 - $275,000$120,000 - $160,000
Franchise Fee $22,500$20,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 2%Nat.+.75%Loc.-
Year Founded 19861972
Year Franchised 19961972
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Business Experience Requirements
 
W G Grinders Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
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Financing Options
 
W G Grinders Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Expansion Plans
 
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US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
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Company Overviews

About W G Grinders

Gotta get the world's greatest Grinder! We offer 23 varieties of gourmet oven-baked sandwiches, deli-style salads, baked pasta dishes, savory soups, specialty coffees and unique deserts in an airy, modern dining environment perfect for lunch and dinner, or through take-out, box lunches and catering services. Each Grinder is made to order using special sauces and marinates in combinations of glazed ham, chicken breasts, sliced sirloin steak, corned beef, tuna, sausages and turkey breasts, with generous portions of cheese and fresh vegetables, all baked in one of three roll varieties.
 
Every component of the W.G. Grinders business, from recipe development to restaurant design to customer service techniques, has been tested and refined for performance. When you become a W.G. Grinders franchisee, you benefit from the experience of those who have devoted thousands of hours to developing the W.G. Grinders system.

About Capt. Sub

"The Toast Masters!"

Capt. Sub is the right concept at the right time.

The sandwich category is exploding in foodservice and Capt. Sub is poised to offer customers what they are looking for - value, quality products, served hot and fresh.

Since our inception on Kent Street in Charlottetown back in 1972, over the past 5 decades Capt. Submarine has become known as THE authentic Atlantic Canadian sub franchise. You’ll find the proof right there on top of our freshly baked breads; we offer the kinds of flavours and recipes that Atlantic Canadians love.The Captain Submarine is considered, by industry standards, a low investment compared to many other similar systems. The Capt. Sub brand franchise offers a good return on investment for successful operators. Grinner's Food Systems Limited has been franchising in Canada for over 25 years. Based in Atlantic Canada, their executives are well versed in what Canadians want. Grinner's has one of the largest franchise service infrastructure systems in Eastern Canada with over 30 people at Head Office, always available to assist you in your day-to-day operations. Grinner's offers volume purchasing, quality professional marketing materials and operational expertise that are second to none in the Canadian Foodservice arena. Grinner's Food Systems Limited is the Franchisor of the highly successful 159-unit Greco Pizza Restaurant chain.