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Zero's Subs
 

Zero's Subs is a fast casual franchise which offers high quality foods such as hot oven-baked subs, chicken wings, pizza, salads and wraps. Zero's provides unparalleled support to build your business: assistance with site selection, lease negotiation, build-out, operations, marketing, training and education.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1967

Franchising Since:

  1994

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:70 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:70 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:70 100% In 11 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:70 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Virginia43
2. California6
3. North Carolina6

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Minnesota, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$100K
Total Investment:$150-250K
Average Total Investment:$175K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,500

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:8
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, Newsletter, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Virginia Beach, VA or CA2 Weeks
2. Franchisee's New Store2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 25 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   20
U.S.:Yes, West Coast, East Coast, SW
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Asia, Europe
 
 
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