Business Description

Port of Subs is an established fast-casual submarine sandwich chain with over 30 years of proven operating systems. Port of Subs specializes in fresh, quality, deli-style products and sandwiches. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offer catering and special event planning. We offer an assortment of made-to-order submarine type sandwiches, hot sandwiches, salads, pastries, party platters, beverages and other quick service food items for the on-premises consumption or take-out.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1975

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	120	86.3%
Company-Owned Units:	19	13.7%
Total Operating Units:	139	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 139 100% In 5 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 139 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Nevada	69
2. California	45
3. Arizona	11

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Hawaii, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$75-80K
Total Investment:	$181.8-270.5K
Average Total Investment:	$226K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$16K
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:	5.5%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 6-7 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites: Power Ctr.

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	27
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Reno, NV	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25 U.S.: Yes, W,NW,SW Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Port of Subs.