Quiznos vs AMATO'S Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Quiznos vs AMATO'S including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Quiznos Franchise
AMATO'S Franchise
Investment $24,100 - $341,800$380,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 1983-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Quiznos Franchise
AMATO'S Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• Potential franchisees should be motivated, high-energy individuals who demonstrate a love and enthusiasm for the Amato's product and concept.

    Financing Options
     
    Quiznos Franchise
    AMATO'S 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Quiznos Franchise
    AMATO'S Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 7% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Quiznos Franchise
    AMATO'S Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Quiznos

    In the kitchen of Footer's Italian restaurant in Denver, the first Quizno's recipes were born. The owners of Footer's used the baguette-style bread, red-wine vinaigrette dressing and tuna salad created in their kitchen to establish their new venture, opening the first Quizno's in Denver in 1981. Nearly 20 years later, Quizno's has locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia using the original recipes from Footer's kitchen. Restaurants also serve soups and salads.

    "Top
    #63 in Canada's Top franchises.




    About AMATO'S

    In 1972, an Italian immigrant named Dominic Reali bought the Amato’s business after working at the original Portland shop for seven years. Dominic made his mark early, introducing his own blend of ingredients to the classic Real Italian Sandwich. You can say "grazie" to Dominic for the Greek olives, a zestier pickle and a new oil recipe on your sandwich. You can also thank him for turning Amato’s into a growing franchise that can now be enjoyed across state lines!

    We’re a sandwich shop that proudly serves up authentic Italian eats -- just the way Giovanni did -- to your neighbors, best friends, co-workers, parents, grandparents, cousin Vinny, and you!