Atlanta Bread Company vs Capt. Sub Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Investment $629,700 - $806,300$120,000 - $160,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19931972
Year Franchised 19951972
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Capt. Sub Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Atlanta Bread Company

    Founded in 1993 by Jerry and Basil Couvaras, Atlanta Bread Company bakery/cafes serve sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffees, and fresh-baked breads and pastries for breakfast, lunchtime and dinner dining.
    Each of our locations is locally owned and operated with an emphasis on community involvement and outreach. Every night, our extra bread goes to those in need and helps keep our communities fed.

    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.