Original SoupMan, The vs Great Outdoors Sub Shops Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Original SoupMan, The vs Great Outdoors Sub Shops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About Original SoupMan, The

In 1984, The Original SoupMan opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The tiny storefront quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup", it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous Seinfeld episode made it a cultural icon. The Company's franchise operations include highly visible locations in the Mohegan Sun Casinos and more.

About Great Outdoors Sub Shops

"Every sub is a masterpiece and every customer a good friend".

The man behind the statement, Jerry Oliverie, decided to give up a Bio-Med Degree at Paterson State College back in 1971 when he took over a "Ma & Pa" sub shop in Morristown, NJ. He enjoyed serving great quality subs with a personal touch and so this established community sub shop with Jerry's passion grew substantially in sales. Jerry took his knowledge and talents to Texas and created his own concept, The Great Outdoors, and became an instant success. With over 35 years of hands on experience, successfully profitable company owned and franchised locations he welcomes interested entrepreneurs to share in the excellence. You can own a personally rewarding, high quality, unique franchise and create a future in a great place to eat and work. We offer over 31 years of experience in site selection, layout & design, construction, equipment purchasing and installation, hiring & training, food prep and quality control, marketing & advertising and continued support. Along with this you get our 31 years of proven products, consistent quality, a complete system and the many customers who have eaten with us consistently over the years. We offer you a solid profit potential, and growth in protected territories. When you are awarded a "Great Outdoors Franchise", you will be getting the best sub shop franchise available, serving the best variety and quality subs in town! We will teach you the necessary product knowledge and how the system works. You will need to be a people person with enthusiasm & energy to motivate your staff and create customer loyalty.