Tubby's Sub Shops vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$367,000 - $655,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%-6%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19682003
Year Franchised 19782004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$25000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

Training & Support

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
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 -
Marketing National Media Social media -
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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Expansion Plans

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Tubby's Sub Shops

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.

About Doc Green's Gourmet Salads

Healthy as you wanna be, Doc Greens is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and casual dining. From the build-to-order and signature salads to the delicious flatbread salads and signature sides, Doc Greens offers healthy and hearty options – diet food and comfort food - served fast for every appetite.

Doc Green's Signature Features

 Signature fresh salads: Prepared to order, in any size, for any appetite with an array of delicious, choice toppings. Carving stations: The highest quality chicken, steak, and turkey, prepared daily and served piping hot. Flatbread sandwiches: Delicious, hearty, pressed and served piping hot. Daily soups: As a side or as a meal, no one can say no to a bowl of Doc's special brew.