Link Business vs Capt. Sub Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Link Business vs Capt. Sub including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Link Business Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Investment $53,200 - $148,500$120,000 - $160,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6.5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19961972
Year Franchised 20071972
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Link Business Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Link Business Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Link Business Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online broker academy-
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software-
Marketing Marketing Support Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing-
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1-

Expansion Plans
 
Link Business Franchise
Capt. Sub Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion YesYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Link Business

Become a LINK Franchisee

We have now expanded into the competitive US market, with our first offices in Los Angeles, St. Louis, San Diego and Phoenix. Now that we have established our presence we plan to expand our office locations and bring our unique brand of industry tailored business brokerage to the rest of the US. We are particular about who we do business with, but if you are an existing business broker or owner of a business brokering company (even if you are currently with another group) and are successful, with impeccable integrity - we would like to hear from you. We can also send you our 24 page brochure "Partner Overview" outlining the many benefits of joining LINK, and what's in it for you.Our marketing is second to none, our broker tools are revolutionary, our software system is powerful and world-leading and our support is real. We work with individual offices to help them grow and prosper, we don't just sign you up and move on. LINK has truly changed the landscape of business brokering, and now its unique system is available in the United States. Don't miss the opportunity, as franchises locations are limited.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee



About Capt. Sub

"The Toast Masters!"

Capt. Sub is the right concept at the right time.

The sandwich category is exploding in foodservice and Capt. Sub is poised to offer customers what they are looking for - value, quality products, served hot and fresh.

Since our inception on Kent Street in Charlottetown back in 1972, over the past 5 decades Capt. Submarine has become known as THE authentic Atlantic Canadian sub franchise. You’ll find the proof right there on top of our freshly baked breads; we offer the kinds of flavours and recipes that Atlantic Canadians love.The Captain Submarine is considered, by industry standards, a low investment compared to many other similar systems. The Capt. Sub brand franchise offers a good return on investment for successful operators. Grinner's Food Systems Limited has been franchising in Canada for over 25 years. Based in Atlantic Canada, their executives are well versed in what Canadians want. Grinner's has one of the largest franchise service infrastructure systems in Eastern Canada with over 30 people at Head Office, always available to assist you in your day-to-day operations. Grinner's offers volume purchasing, quality professional marketing materials and operational expertise that are second to none in the Canadian Foodservice arena. Grinner's Food Systems Limited is the Franchisor of the highly successful 159-unit Greco Pizza Restaurant chain.