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Tubby's Sub Shops Franchise

Grilled submarine sandwiches

Founder Richard Paganes opened the first Tubby's Sub Shop in 1968 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The company began franchising in 1978 and has locations in the Midwest and southeastern United States. Tubby's, which began as a family-owned and -operated business, is now public and is based in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Tubby's Sub Shops Franchises?

Total Cost: $72,900-$243,500
Total Franchise Fees: $12,515
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Tubby's Sub Shops

Tubby's Sub Shops
35807 Moravian
Clinton Township, MI
48035

Phone Number: (586)792-2369
Fax Number: (586)792-4250

Franchise Homepage:

Tubby's Sub Shops In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Tubby's Sub Shops begin operations? 1968
When did Tubby's Sub Shops begin selling franchises? 1978

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 96 0 0 2
2004 86 0 0 1
2003 85 0 0 1
2002 87 0 0 3
2001 87 0 0 3

Future Expansion

United States: Florida, Michigan, Ohio,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Grand opening support, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks

Franchise Operation Restrictions

20% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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