Tubby's Sub Shops vs Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$151,500 - $342,500
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$25,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 4%-6%$250+/wk
Advertising Fee 4%Up to 2% Monthly
Year Founded 19681996
Year Franchised 19782006
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop 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

  • Financing Options

     
    Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop 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
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop 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
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop 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 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.