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This is the first step in your investigation of the Subway restaurant franchise. We're confident you will find a well structured franchise program and an attractive business opportunity. Below is information with highlights of the Subway system including: training, investment, support and advertising. After you review this information please contact us as soon as possible to receive a detailed franchise brochure. Thank you for choosing the Subway system!

Franchise Concept

  • Low Investment and Overhead
  • Simple Operation (Little or no cooking involved)
  • Offering customers healthy, delicious fast food
  • Flexible Floor Plans

System Achievements

  • Over 31,000 restaurants in 90 countries and counting
  • Lots of experience - since 1980
  • Offer entrepreneurs the potential for growth with a world leader
  • Highly rated in franchise industry (See Entrepreneur Magazine)

Training

The Subway intensive, two week training program in Milford, Connecticut covers the fundamentals of establishing and operating a Subway restaurant. The program takes place in the classroom and in an actual Subway restaurant.

During the training all franchisees receive an operations manual. On going education is provided through a periodic newsletter to all franchise owners which details useful operations, marketing, and advertising information and updates.

The Subway Development of Tampa Bay office will provide additional support when you are establishing and operating your store.

Investment

Your complete investment will depend on your location, unit size, and the extent of renovations required. An equipment leasing program is available in some areas, making your total investment more affordable.

Additional investment information including capital requirements is provided in the complete franchise brochure.

Support

When you purchase a Subway franchise, you gain access to people knowledgeable in numerous business disciplines. Real Estate, Store Design, Equipment Leasing, Construction, Training and Advertising are just some of the 25 departments at Subway headquarters that support the franchisees. Their staff as well as ours is readily available to answer your questions and help you establish and maintain your business.

For the convenience of our owners, Subway headquarters maintain a toll-free phone number.

Advertising/Marketing

The Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) works with franchisees and local advertising agencies to develop, support and promote a consistent message throughout the system. Part of this plan includes national television advertising. Subway commercials primarily air during prime time and sporting events.

The Subway headquarters Local Store Marketing and Promotions department works with SFAFT, Development Agents and individual franchisees to keep individual stores competitive in their markets.

What To Do Next

For more information, contact the Director of Development using the telephone number at the top of this page or by sending an email to da@subwaytb.com.