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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Smoothie vs Jreck Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $87,650 - $377,400 | $49,800 - $254,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | to 2% | - |
| Year Founded | 1993 | 1969 |
| Year Franchised | 2001 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
| Equipment | No/No | -/- |
| Inventory | No/No | -/- |
| Receivables | No/No | -/- |
| Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
| Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
| Operations |
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |
The first Jreck Subs opened outside Fort Drum, New York in 1969. Ask anybody who has ever lived or visited Northern New York where to go to get a great sub and they'll tell you - Jreck Subs! Jreck has grown to 44 locations in Central and Upstate New York. Franchises available in New York State.