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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jerry's Subs & Pizza vs Just Fresh including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $250,000 - $350,000 | $475,000 - $650,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1954 | 1993 |
Year Franchised | 1980 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $25K | - |
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 | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Co-op advertising | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15
(100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
The first Jerry's Subs opened in Wheaton, Maryland, in 1954, selling over-stuffed submarine sandwiches and New York-style pizza. Since it started franchising in 1980, the company has grown to include locations along the East Coast, as well as in the Caribbean and Central America.
At Just Fresh, we're committed to serving great tasting foods that are consistent with today's healthier lifestyle, never see a fryer, and include lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains, as well as poultry, seafood and lean meats. Besides our signature tossed-to-order salads, we feature delicious wraps and sandwiches made with our fresh baked breads, comforting soups, fabulous pastas and pizzas and a kid's menu that every parent will find appealing. We round it out with hassle-free, take home specialties and a variety of beverages, not to mention those Legendary Just Fresh Big Cookies. There really is something for everyone at Just Fresh!