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Subway
Submarine sandwiches and salads
You don't have to go underground to catch this Subway. Doctor's Associates operates the Subway chain of sandwich shops, the second-largest quick service chain behind McDonald's. It boasts more than 32,000 locations in 90 countries, with more U.S. locations than the Golden Arches. All Subway restaurants are franchised and offer such fare as hot and cold sub sandwiches, flatbread sandwiches, and salads. Subways are located in freestanding buildings, as well as in airports, convenience stores, sports facilities, and other locations. Doctor's Associates is owned by co-founders Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck, who opened the first Subway in 1965.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
By the time you read this, Subway is likely the world’s largest franchise system. The sandwich shop franchisor’s size, which translates to an outstanding brand awareness rank of #2, is a key reason it ranked as our #1 AllStar for the second year in a row.
While many food-service franchises were hit hard by the credit crunch in 2009, Subway continued its rapid expansion, ranking #24 in growth. The company’s flexibility, offering locations in a variety of places and formats, has helped spur that expansion, as has its positioning as a healthy, affordable fast-food alternative.
Subway is still run by its iconic founder, Fred Deluca, who famously started the company at 17, with a $1,000 loan from a family friend.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 1
While many food-service franchises were hit hard by the credit crunch in 2009, Subway continued its rapid expansion, ranking #24 in growth. The company’s flexibility, offering locations in a variety of places and formats, has helped spur that expansion, as has its positioning as a healthy, affordable fast-food alternative.
Subway is still run by its iconic founder, Fred Deluca, who famously started the company at 17, with a $1,000 loan from a family friend.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 1
Subway
325 Bic Drive
Milford, CT 06460
800-888-4848
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1965 |
| Franchising since | 1974 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 8 - 12 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 60% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Non-U.S. Franchises | Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 22,496 | 8,891 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21,881 | 8,376 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21,195 | 7,351 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
Worldwide, United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $84,300 - $258,300 |
| Franchise Fee | $15,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | 50 percent of investment |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
Franchisee Qualifications
An entrepreneurial spirit with a willingness to follow an established system while maintaining a sense of urgency and innovation
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Equipment leasing programs; franchise fee assistance for minority franchisees
Subway
325 Bic Drive
Milford, CT 06460
800-888-4848
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Doctor's Associates Inc.
You don't have to go underground to catch this Subway. Doctor's Associates operates the Subway chain of sandwich shops, the second-largest quick service chain behind McDonald's. It boasts more than 32,000 locations in 90 countries, with more US locations than the Golden Arches. All Subway restaurants are franchised and offer such ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 700 |
| Executives: | Frederick A. (Fred) DeLuca, President;Millie Shinn, VP Operations;David Worroll, Controller |
| Sales: | $9,600,000,000 |
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| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | McDonald'sQuiznosYUM! |
Subway
325 Bic Drive
Milford, CT 06460
800-888-4848
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