Finding the right franchise in the QSR industry, and specifically the sandwich market, can involve more than just taste-testing the best sub franchises. The right franchise for you needs to have the right ingredients to build the perfect business opportunity — much like building a great sandwich. Many entrepreneurs look for things like longevity, profitability, and brand strength, and choosing the right brand to invest in can be as crucial as the menu items you plan to serve. To help you distinguish the best sandwich franchise opportunities for you, here are three things to look for in your next business:
1. Comprehensive Franchisee Support
Whether you’re opening your first franchise or your 15th, having comprehensive support can be a game-changer. Top franchises typically offer extensive training, marketing assistance, operational support, and ongoing development opportunities. The level of support provided to franchisees may be a telltale sign of your potential for success within a franchise’s system. But how do you know what’s comprehensive and what’s just a baseline?
Franchise Direct offers some ways to evaluate the support a franchise provides, including some questions you could ask other franchisees during your vetting and research process. Consider asking franchisees questions such as:
- How long does it take for issues to be resolved? How many times do you need to contact the franchisor to get a problem addressed?
- How easy or difficult is it to get support or guidance from the franchisor?
- What’s a situation you felt the franchisor helped you handle?
It’s always important to do your own research for any franchise investment.
2. Quality of Products
Some may say the cornerstone of a successful food franchise is the quality of its offerings. If the food isn’t great, customers will not return. The best sub sandwich franchises prioritize high-quality ingredients, freshness, and innovative recipes that keep customers coming back. Consider whether the sandwich franchise you’re looking into uses:
- USDA steak
- Fresh ingredients
- Proprietary breads
- Cholesterol-free oil
3. Growth Opportunities
One of the ways a franchisee may be able to earn money is by expanding operations and owning multiple units of the franchise. FranNet reports the benefits of multi-unit ownership include a potential for higher revenue, more streamlined operations, and greater brand recognition within the territory. It’s a good idea to look at the franchise’s growth and development opportunities. It’s also good to determine:
- What territories they’re targeting for development
- What multi-unit possibilities look like (and what are their discounts/benefits)
- How the company is projected to grow in the next 10 years (and what the plans are for this growth)
The best sub sandwich franchises have a clear vision for expansion and the flexibility to explore new markets.
Bonus Tip: Look for Community Involvement and Social Responsibility
Franchises that invest in community involvement and social responsibility initiatives enjoy a positive brand image and customer loyalty. Giving back also fulfills a sense of purpose and builds a strong connection with your community. It’s important to understand the franchisor’s role and view on giving back to the communities in which the brand has existing restaurant locations.
Explore Franchising with Penn Station
When you’re ready to cull your list of best sandwich franchise opportunities to find the perfect business for you, consider Penn Station East Coast Subs. We have all the qualities a best sub franchise needs. Since 1985, we’ve been serving hot-grilled subs, fresh-cut fries, hand-squeezed lemonade, and warm, fresh-baked cookies. We use quality ingredients to create an irresistible menu for our customers, and we put just as much work into making our franchise opportunity stand out. We offer our franchisees:
- Multi-unit franchising opportunities for ambitious franchisees to expand their portfolios
- A supportive network of seasoned franchise professionals who intimately understand the restaurant and franchising space.
- A proven business model replicated across more than 300 locations
- Comprehensive training
- A host of ongoing support services (including marketing, financial reporting, IT, and more)
If you’re done taste-testing other franchises and are ready to take a bite out of the opportunity at Penn Station East Coast Subs, request information today.
The information presented in this blog is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise opportunities with Penn Station East Coast Subs are only available in certain states. This website and the information contained herein do not constitute the offering of a franchise in any state or jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be prohibited by law or regulation. We will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with all applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.
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