Business Description

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

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	70	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	70	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 70 100% In 11 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 70 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Virginia	43
2. North Carolina	6
3. California	6

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

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
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
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 CA	2 Weeks
2. Franchisee's New Store	2 Weeks
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	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Zero's Subs.   •  Coupons   •  Marketing Brochure   •  Pre-Qualifier Application   •  Promotional Items   •  UFOC