Farmer Boys vs East Coast Subs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
East Coast Subs Franchise
Investment $1,042,500 - $2,486,500$99,000 - $175,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$12,500
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%4%
Year Founded 19811991
Year Franchised 19972008
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee -20% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
East Coast Subs Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    East Coast Subs 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
    East Coast Subs Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 480 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours We offer support & training that is covered in detail in our Franchise Disclosure Document and Operations Manual.
    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
    East Coast Subs Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 East Coast Subs

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    East Coast Subs was opened in Murray, Utah on November 1, 1991. It was initially set up as an association amongst Ray and Carla Quintana, a couple. The Murray area is still claimed and worked by the Quintanas, who together have over 60 years involvement in the eatery business. An East Coast Subs Franchisee will offer astounding Philadelphia style subs and other sustenance things. We are best known for our steak subs, and the best way to truly comprehend is to have one. When you do you will comprehend why our clients continue returning. Clients are offered a few assortments of steak subs and different sandwiches, each of which comes in 2 sizes with 2 sorts of bread to browse. Sandwiches are made by client's wishes.