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Summary:

Undisputed leader in fast, healthy food in the quick service restaurant industry. Easy-to-prepare tasty sandwiches & salads made-to-order using freshly baked breads, select sauces and a variety of toppings. Continues to introduce new opportunities to further increase sales: the “fresh fit” breakfast & kids menu, expanded toasted & hot sandwiches and their new Flatizzas (pizza on a crispy flatbread). Plus delicious and convenient catering with giant subs, piled-high sandwich & cookie platters and boxed to-go meals, popular for sports gatherings, office meetings, birthday & holiday parties, field trips and more.

Tuscan II Refresh – next remodel not due till 2019. Simple operation. Absentee owner. Higher profit margins due to no discounting – higher prices, means lower food costs.

Business Website: https://subway.com

Competition:

Ranked #1 by consumers 2011 Zagat Fast Food Survey for “Most Popular”, “Top Service” & “Healthy Options” in the Mega Chain Category 3rd straight year. 2011 recipient of the MenuMasters award by Nation’s Restaurant News magazine in the “Healthful Innovations” category. First and only quick service restaurant in 2012 to meet the American Heart Association’s Meal Certification Program nutritional criteria. 2014 Industry Champion by the Produce for Better Health Foundation for the 2nd straight year; also a top 2013 Quick Service Restaurant Brand and #3 best-perceived brand overall by YouGov; a top QSR for availability of healthy options Technomic 2014 consumers' choice awards; “Quick Service Restaurant Brand of the Year” Harris Poll EquiTrend 9th yr in a row; a Top 10 Franchise 2014 Entrepreneur.com; and #1 franchise opportunity 2014 Top 100 Global Franchises list created by Franchise Direct 4th year in a row. Plus recently ranked as the most loved Fast Food Chain in the US, according to Amplicate, a research firm specializing in the public opinions of social media users. Subway currently boasts a robust social community of over 25 million on Facebook & Twitter!

Growth and Expansion:

First store opened in 1965 and began franchising in 1974. Quick Service Restaurant names it 1 of the 10 great franchise deals. Currently, over 41,400 restaurants in 104 countries. World’s largest restaurant chain and one of the most recognized brands.

Location:

Prime retail space in the busy oasis on I-294. Other popular tenants include Auntie Annies, McDonalds, Panda Express & Starbucks. Boasts free WiFi. Sandwich EXCLUSIVE in the lease. Captive audience, steady flow of customers all day long, means lower labor costs.

County: Cook

Facilities:

Square Ft: 800. Seating: Food Court. Days/Hrs of Operation: Daily 7a-Midnight.

Real Estate: Leased

Support/Training: Two week training course at corporate headquarters in Connecticut which involves classroom, as well as, hands-on experience at a local store. In addition to ongoing world-class support for purchasing, advertising and product development!