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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tubby's Sub Shops vs Just Fresh including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $112,900 - $293,500 | $475,000 - $650,000 |
Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $20,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4%-6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 4% | - |
Year Founded | 1968 | 1993 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 92 hours Classroom Training: 28 hours Additional Training: Company store | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | National Media Social media | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
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Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15
(100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Founder Richard Paganes opened the first Tubby's Sub Shop in 1968 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The company began franchising in 1978 and has locations in the Midwest and southeastern United States. Tubby's Sub Shop, which began as a family-owned and -operated business, is now public and is based in Roseville, Michigan.
At Just Fresh, we're committed to serving great tasting foods that are consistent with today's healthier lifestyle, never see a fryer, and include lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains, as well as poultry, seafood and lean meats. Besides our signature tossed-to-order salads, we feature delicious wraps and sandwiches made with our fresh baked breads, comforting soups, fabulous pastas and pizzas and a kid's menu that every parent will find appealing. We round it out with hassle-free, take home specialties and a variety of beverages, not to mention those Legendary Just Fresh Big Cookies. There really is something for everyone at Just Fresh!