It is preferred that you, or a partner with an equity stake, have restaurant, business, or franchising experience.
The minimum financial requirements are $150,000 net worth with $100,000 liquid assets (cash-on-hand) per location.*
*Depending on territory, higher requirements may be necessary
We are currently seeking qualified candidates to open multi-unit franchises.
The Subway® restaurant franchise term is 20 years.
The estimated initial investment for a Subway® restaurant ranges from $199,135 - $536,745*, depending on various factors such as building size, configuration, and location.
*Per item 7 of Subway® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
*Per item 7 of Subway® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
The initial franchise fee is $15,000* for each Subway® franchise location. *Per item 7 of Subway® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
The royalty fee is 8% of gross sales*; the advertising fee is 4.5% of gross sales.
*Per Subway® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
*Per Subway® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Subway® restaurant formats include freestanding, inline, endcap, drive-thru, and various non-traditional options.
Yes. We are currently seeking qualified franchise candidates who have an interest in acquiring 5 or more Subway® restaurants.
It typically takes about 4 to 12 months. This is an estimate that depends on whether you are building a Subway® into an existing location, or the location is a ground-up build. Location type, site, permit, and construction considerations can also impact the estimated time to open a location.
Yes! Subway® offers a comprehensive 3-week training program. Training includes virtual training via University of Subway® and in-person training at certified restaurants.
Independent Purchasing Co-op (IPC) is the supply chain manager and exclusive purchasing agent for Subway® restaurants.
You should plan on remodeling your Subway® franchise based on the term. The brand standard is every 10 years.
Non-traditional locations can include airports, colleges & universities, hospitals, military bases, travel plazas, convenience & gas locations, amusement parks, casinos, and department stores.
You can be the Subway® franchisee, or you can just lease space—either option is possible.