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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% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 70 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 70 | | 100% | | In 11 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 70 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. California | 6 | | 2. North Carolina | 6 | | 3. Virginia | 43 |
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 |
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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
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Training: |
| 1. Virginia Beach, VA or CA | 2 Weeks | | 2. Franchisee's New Store | 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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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 |
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 |
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