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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Zero's Subs vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $150,000 - $250,000 | $367,000 - $655,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1967 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 10% of current franchise fee | $25000 |
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/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
In 1967, Gene Schmidt started ZERO'S SUBS. Zero’s Subs is one of the largest regional sandwich franchises in the U.S. with more than 30 restaurants nationally. Since its inception in Virginia Beach in 1967, Zero’s Subs has created a proven fast, casual concept which offers high-quality foods, such as hot oven-baked subs, hearth-baked bread, Hormel meats, buffalo chicken wings, innovative health-conscious salads, wraps and pizza - all under one roof.
Healthy as you wanna be, Doc Greens is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and casual dining. From the build-to-order and signature salads to the delicious flatbread salads and signature sides, Doc Greens offers healthy and hearty options diet food and comfort food - served fast for every appetite.
Doc Green's Signature Features
Signature fresh salads: Prepared to order, in any size, for any appetite with an array of delicious, choice toppings. Carving stations: The highest quality chicken, steak, and turkey, prepared daily and served piping hot. Flatbread sandwiches: Delicious, hearty, pressed and served piping hot. Daily soups: As a side or as a meal, no one can say no to a bowl of Doc's special brew.