In 2007, the
SUBWAY® franchise was once again named the Number One
Franchise Opportunity in Entrepreneur Magazine’s
‘Franchise 500’ rankings. This is the 15th time the
company has won this prestigious award.
Specialist in toasted and cold
submarine sandwiches and salads, the SUBWAY® sandwich
franchise chain has experienced significant growth in recent
years as a fresh and great tasting alternative to other options.The
SUBWAY® franchise chain is now the largest
specialist sandwich franchise in the UK and Ireland. We
aim to increase the number of outlets in the UK and Ireland to over
2,010 stores by 2010.
The SUBWAY
Franchise Opportunity
As
well as supporting the development of individual sandwich franchise
stores, the SUBWAY® franchise also welcomes partnerships
with non-traditional sites such as convenience stores, airports,
petrol stations, leisure facilities, cinemas, universities,
hospitals and department stores. The growth of non-traditional
sites has increased and is proving to be very successful - there
are now thousands of such outlets worldwide. This growth is
attributable to several elements inherent in the SUBWAY®
chain’s business.
These include:
- Simple Brand and Delivery
The SUBWAY® chain’s model is easily transferable to a
non-traditional environment - with delicious sandwiches, a simple
operation that is easy to run, a system of controls and regular
research and development. - Product Advantage
With the popularity of the “Under 6” menu, customers
around the world see SUBWAY® sandwiches & salads as a
fresh and great tasting alternative to other food
options. - Space
SUBWAY® outlets are flexible with regards to space, with a
wide range of area requirements being accommodated. - Capital Costs
The SUBWAY® chain’s start-up costs are
exceptionally low for a franchise of its size and stature. Total
investment will depend on many factors, including location, rent,
outlet size and equipment. - National Forum
The decision-making process in the UK and Ireland is fast and the
team of SUBWAY® Developers is extremely positive and
supportive. - Proven Results
The SUBWAY® chain continues to go from strength to strength.
It is the World’s Number One Franchise Opportunity
(Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 listing) and has honed
and developed its franchise system throughout the many years that
it has been in operation. In 2003, the SUBWAY® chain became
the largest specialist sandwich chain in the UK and
Ireland.
Financial
Information
Our
start-up costs are exceptionally low for a franchise of our size
and stature and you can often purchase dependable outlet equipment
through our purchasing power. In fact, in some cases, traditional
SUBWAY® outlets can be opened for as little as c.
£100,000. Your total initial investment will depend on
many factors including location, rent, outlet size and
equipment.
The franchise fee of $10,000 (about £6,000)
for outlets is one of the lowest on the market, despite the size of
the chain. To encourage multi-unit operation, the franchise
fee is reduced to $2,500 (about £1,500) for additional
franchises and as a result, 70% of franchises are purchased by
existing owners! One reason the costs are so low is that
SUBWAY® outlets feature a very simple operation...no cooking
is involved so you don’t have to invest large sums in
expensive grills and fryers.
Five
Steps to Becoming a Franchisee
- Research
Firstly, research the franchise market in the UK and
Ireland and look at all the options available to you. Request a
SUBWAY ® Franchise Brochure to be sent to you using the
contact form below. - Apply
Complete The SUBWAY® Franchise Brochure application
form. - Investigate
Talk to our franchise owners to learn more about us. - Review
Review the disclosure document with a financial advisor or
solicitor. Discuss financial issues with your bank
manager. - Join the team
It's as easy as that! Once you have finished your investigation
and have secured approval to become a SUBWAY® franchise owner,
don't wait. There is a world of opportunity waiting for you once
you make your decision.
