Sub Station II vs East Coast Subs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sub Station II Franchise
East Coast Subs Franchise
Investment $188,500 - $357,000$99,000 - $175,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$12,500
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19751991
Year Franchised 19762008
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -20% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sub Station II Franchise
East Coast Subs Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Sub Station II 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
     
    Sub Station II Franchise
    East Coast Subs Franchise
    Training -We offer support & training that is covered in detail in our Franchise Disclosure Document and Operations Manual.
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Sub Station II Franchise
    East Coast Subs Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 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.