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.