Tubby's Sub Shops vs Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
Investment $112,900 - $293,500$81,000 - $2,400,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $20,000$8,500
Royalty Fee 4%-6%$850/mo.
Advertising Fee 4%$125/mo.
Year Founded 19682008
Year Franchised 19782009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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 Complete Express Foods is continually working to develop new products and to improve existing products. Franchisees receive a calendar of upcoming events from the brand marketing departments as well as order forms for POP and other advertising materials for specific promotions.
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
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

Become part of a growing global franchise; Carla's ~ Sandwiches & Burgers is owned by Complete Express Foods, a privately held corporation dedicated to the design, development and marketing of fast casual restaurants. Complete Express Foods supports its franchisees by providing seasoned real estate guidance, ongoing operational support, and turnkey marketing programs designed to optimize profitability and boost register receipts. We are currently offering: Single store, Area development, and Master franchise agreements for all of Complete Express Foods branded concepts, which includes a variety of good-for-you branded concepts that are in step with today's growing trend towards low-fat, nutritious eating. They include Italian Joe's, Brewster's Chicken, and Carla's ~ Sandwiches and Burgers - all of which deliver strong unit economics, people-pleasing menus and operational ease. Complete Express Foods is also offering co-branded opportunities to both existing franchisees as well as new prospects.