AMATO'S vs The Submarine Station Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AMATO'S vs The Submarine Station including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AMATO'S Franchise
The Submarine Station Franchise
Investment $380,000 - $500,000N/A
Franchise Fee $25,000$8,000
Royalty Fee 6%$500/mo
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Year Founded --
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Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AMATO'S Franchise
The Submarine Station Franchise
Experience Potential franchisees should be motivated, high-energy individuals who demonstrate a love and enthusiasm for the Amato's product and concept.-

Financing Options

 
AMATO'S Franchise
The Submarine Station Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
AMATO'S Franchise
The Submarine Station Franchise
Training --
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Expansion Plans

 
AMATO'S Franchise
The Submarine Station Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
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Company Overviews

About AMATO'S

In 1972, an Italian immigrant named Dominic Reali bought the Amato’s business after working at the original Portland shop for seven years. Dominic made his mark early, introducing his own blend of ingredients to the classic Real Italian Sandwich. You can say "grazie" to Dominic for the Greek olives, a zestier pickle and a new oil recipe on your sandwich. You can also thank him for turning Amato’s into a growing franchise that can now be enjoyed across state lines!

We’re a sandwich shop that proudly serves up authentic Italian eats -- just the way Giovanni did -- to your neighbors, best friends, co-workers, parents, grandparents, cousin Vinny, and you!

About The Submarine Station

As a company grows there are three main methods of growth to choose from: sole proprietorship, joint venture, or franchising. The franchise system is an exciting model because of the common shared interest in the founding company (the Franchisor) and the small business owner (the Franchisee) that both want the system to work. The problem with most franchising models is that a Franchisee is under such stringent restrictions from the Franchisor. Understandably, the Franchisor has a huge interest in protecting the brand. This interest in protecting the brand has inherent drawbacks that now become the Franchisee's issues. A few of these drawbacks are: real estate long-term leasing or purchasing, expensive proprietary equipment, forced product price points, etc. Who pays for this in the end? Well, the Franchisee does. Who looks out for the Franchisee? The Submarine Station will!