Sub Station II vs Franktitude Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sub Station II Franchise
Franktitude Franchise
Investment $188,500 - $357,000$169,200 - $284,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19752006
Year Franchised 19762006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sub Station II Franchise
Franktitude Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Sub Station II Franchise
    Franktitude Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Sub Station II Franchise
    Franktitude Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (85% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Franktitude offers all of the services you expect from a top-tier franchise, from site assistance to training to ongoing support. Absentee ownership is allowed�our register system allows remote access so you can keep tabs on the restaurant via your Blackberry or PDA. Single and multiple unit development will be considered throughout the Southeastern U.S.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Sub Station II Franchise
    Franktitude Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Sub Station II

    Quality Food. Great Prices. Since 1975, Sub Station II has been striving to serve our customers a fresh, delicious, and healthy product. We were founded on the simple belief of making fresh food fast, and customized to fit your tastes. Each one of our sandwiches is sliced to order and piled high right before your eyes, with our produce prepared fresh daily. Today, Sub Station II has more than 40 locations spread throughout 5 states in the Southeast. With Sub Station II’s recipe for success and reinvigorated corporate team, it’s beginning to move in a direction that will undoubtedly make it one of the major sub sandwich chains in the future. With today’s fast paced lifestyles, more and more people are eating out than ever before. While the number of restaurants and choices have increased over the years, not all of them have the same relentless drive for quality as Sub Station II. We're here to make sure that you and your family have a quality dining experience at all of our locations, all of the time.

    About Franktitude

    A Different Kind of Eatery Franktitude is a top notch alternative to fast food and quicker and more affordable than fast casual. At Franktitude, customers choose among 50 toppings to pile on their choice of franks (100% beef, turkey or veggie), or sandwiches (ciabatta, panini, or wraps) or salad. At Franktitude, you can eat as healthy�or as hearty�as you want. The Franktitude footprint is small which makes for a lower investment than most other restaurant franchises. Little or no actual cooking takes place which means exceptionally easy day-to-day operations. And every single restaurant is guaranteed a protected area so you don't have to worry about competing with your own brand!