Jerry's Subs & Pizza vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $350,000$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19541971
Year Franchised 19801977
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Schlotzsky's

    Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

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    #349 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #374 in Franchise 500 for 2021.