Farmer Boys vs Capt. Sub Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Farmer Boys vs Capt. Sub including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Investment $1,042,500 - $2,486,500$120,000 - $160,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19811972
Year Franchised 19971972
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 480 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Farmer Boys

    During the 1970s, brothers Makis and Chris Havadjias worked in restaurants to earn money for college. They helped the owners of one of those restaurants rebuild the establishment, and later bought it. With the experience they gained at that first restaurant, the brothers bought a poorly performing restaurant in Perris, California, that they built into Farmer Boys. With the help of their three other brothers, the Havadjias expanded Farmer Boys throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties in Southern California. Each location serves hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and a full breakfast menu. The company began franchising in 1998.

    #128 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not ranked in 2020.

    About Capt. Sub

    "The Toast Masters!"

    Capt. Sub is the right concept at the right time.

    The sandwich category is exploding in foodservice and Capt. Sub is poised to offer customers what they are looking for - value, quality products, served hot and fresh.

    Since our inception on Kent Street in Charlottetown back in 1972, over the past 5 decades Capt. Submarine has become known as THE authentic Atlantic Canadian sub franchise. You’ll find the proof right there on top of our freshly baked breads; we offer the kinds of flavours and recipes that Atlantic Canadians love.The Captain Submarine is considered, by industry standards, a low investment compared to many other similar systems. The Capt. Sub brand franchise offers a good return on investment for successful operators. Grinner's Food Systems Limited has been franchising in Canada for over 25 years. Based in Atlantic Canada, their executives are well versed in what Canadians want. Grinner's has one of the largest franchise service infrastructure systems in Eastern Canada with over 30 people at Head Office, always available to assist you in your day-to-day operations. Grinner's offers volume purchasing, quality professional marketing materials and operational expertise that are second to none in the Canadian Foodservice arena. Grinner's Food Systems Limited is the Franchisor of the highly successful 159-unit Greco Pizza Restaurant chain.