Zero's Subs vs Cultures Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Zero's Subs Franchise
Cultures Franchise
Investment $150,000 - $250,000$175,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$30,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19671977
Year Franchised 19961979
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Zero's Subs Franchise
Cultures Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Zero's Subs Franchise
    Cultures Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Zero's Subs Franchise
    Cultures Franchise
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Zero's Subs Franchise
    Cultures Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Zero's Subs

    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.

    About Cultures

    Eating right is the first step to a healthy lifestyle, which is why Cultures is passionate about serving healthy and delicious food. Cultures’ motto "Choices that will LOVE You Back!” is all about helping our customers eat right and maintain a vigorous way of life. Our concept is built on the five "S” - sandwiches, salads, smoothies, soups and snacks and, our recipes are designed with our clientele in mind - fresh, smart and sophisticated. At Cultures, the food is fresh and served quickly, but we do not serve fast food, which is why we play an important role in the quick-service industry, where most food is highly processed.

    Embark on a health revolution with Cultures!    Be Part of Our Cultures!