Jerry's Subs & Pizza vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jerry's Subs & Pizza vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $350,000$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19542006
Year Franchised 19802006
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Jerry's Subs & Pizza

    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.

    About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

    Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.