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 | Tubby'sGrilled Submarines |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$75,000Required Net Worth
$350,000Number of Units
95In Business Since
1968* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
As a family-owned and operated business, Tubby's main concern is to have high quality franchisees and store locations.
Tubby's firmly believes that teamwork, active employee relations, and proactive public relations are the key factors in maintaining efficient operations and a highly visible, positive public image. Above all else, Tubby's has a strict commitment to quality and to deliver only quality menu items. Customer eating habits, food trends, and tastes may all change, but quality is and always will be a constant.
Tubby's firmly believes that teamwork, active employee relations, and proactive public relations are the key factors in maintaining efficient operations and a highly visible, positive public image. Above all else, Tubby's has a strict commitment to quality and to deliver only quality menu items. Customer eating habits, food trends, and tastes may all change, but quality is and always will be a constant.
Products & Services
Richard Paganes, founder of Tubby's,
Inc., opened the first Tubby's Sub Shop in 1968 in St. Clair Shores,
Michigan. The high quality products, generous portions, and unique
grilled-to-perfection flavor of Tubby's Subs quickly made Tubby's a
Detroit-area favorite.
Rick's pioneering vision and unwavering commitment quickly propelled Tubby's growth and success.
In 1978, Tubby's began franchising, growing at quite a substantial pace. By 1988 Tubby's had 25 franchises in two counties serving southeast Michigan. Today, almost 40 years later, we have 100 stores with more opening every month, in more than six counties.
Tubby's owners are committed to quality and customer service, the cornerstones that keep Tubby's a leader in Michigan.
Rick's pioneering vision and unwavering commitment quickly propelled Tubby's growth and success.
In 1978, Tubby's began franchising, growing at quite a substantial pace. By 1988 Tubby's had 25 franchises in two counties serving southeast Michigan. Today, almost 40 years later, we have 100 stores with more opening every month, in more than six counties.
Tubby's owners are committed to quality and customer service, the cornerstones that keep Tubby's a leader in Michigan.
Training & Support
When you become a Tubby's franchisee, you
benefit from our help every step of the way. From the moment you decide
to join our team, our training and support teams eliminate the
frustrations experienced in a start-up business. We assist our
franchisees with: - Site Selection - where we help our franchisees evaluate a site and map out to make sure the location is not competing with existing Tubby's Sub Shops based on our 30+ years of experience.
- In-store training at one of our company stores and in-house bookkeeping and financial management technique training.
- Equipment, layout & design
- Grand opening planning & support
- Access to our proprietary info including training and operation manuals and recipes to help you serve the communities in which we do business.
- Marketing and promotional support, including Camera-ready artwork for local promotions, posters, radio, television and newspaper ads and other tools designed to attract new customers and increase customer loyalty and visits.
- On-going support that includes shop visits from our Field Representatives.
- Networking opportunities with fellow franchisees including franchise committee meetings and our annual franchisee community gatherings.
Are You a Good Fit for Tubby's?
The Tubby's Sub Shops investment package depends
on what particular store concept you choose to purchase. The following
estimates are general examples of the mid-range costs incurred to
construct a Tubby's Sub Shops franchise. These costs are estimates only
and may differ given variations in each geographic area. In addition,
the cost of building within an existing structure can vary due to the
extent of reconstruction that is needed.- Estimated Initial Cost Non-Traditional Traditional
- Initial Franchise Fee $12,500, $15,000
- Real Property & Leasehold Improvements $50,000 to $150,000
- Licenses, Permits, & Insurance $5,000, $5,000
- Fixtures, Equipment, & Signage $45,000, $75,000
- First Year Advertising $5,000, $10,000
- Start-Up Inventory, Supplies & Utilities $8,000, $10,000
- Estimated Cost* $54,900 - $139,000, $190,000
(Estimated Range of Cost as reported in the most current Tubby's Inc. Uniform Franchise Offering Circular.)
