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Why, is Quiznos a better franchise opportunity than Subway? This is a question many people are asking and the answer in most cases is a subjective response. To answer this question objectively one must look far beyond the common arguments for and against food preferences. An objective comparison must relate to many other factors not directly related to the public taste for the sandwiches each restaurant serves.

In a non-scientific survey poll, Mr. Poll.com, an online poll site including over 100,000 polls on thousands of subjects. Voters were asked which is better, Quiznos or Subway? 1,164 voters responded with 61% voting for Quiznos and 38% voting for Subway. In reviewing results on 25 additional sites the results were less dramatic and the main factor was food preference. The verbal comments on the websites reviewed support the belief that the popularity of fast food restaurants is based more on taste preference and less on food quality, safety, cleanliness, preparation and nutritional value.

The following comparison is made based on the business side of the question, which is better Quiznos or Subway?

• Both companies grant name rights/sell rights of products and services.
• Both companies offer a training program: Subway 2 weeks/ Quiznos 4 weeks
  1. Marketing
  2. Operations procedures
  3. Technical training
  4. Management techniques
  5. Financial management skills
• Both companies offer ongoing training and support from the beginning
  1. Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC)
  2. Franchise Agreement Contract
  3. Site Selection choices and advice
  4. Lease negotiations assistance
  5. Design, Construction and Contractor assistance
• Both companies hold introductory seminars and workshops

Some distinctions are:

• The Quiznos website offers full franchise information, basic financial information and has very informative video  presentations
• Subway’s website offers only basic information and an application form
• Quiznos offers a 24 hour help line; an interactive website for franchisees
• Subway only offers a local development agent to get additional information not on the website
• Quiznos offers two week  interactive training sessions online; one week at Corporate  office and one week training in a Quiznos restaurant
• Subway only offers two weeks training-50% classroom, 50% in a restaurant

While both companies provide the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, which includes financial reports, number of units and other disclosure information required by law it is people who make the real difference in building relationships. Quiznos provides excellent direct operational training in how to run a business, deliver a good product and provide the service which leads to success. Quiznos paves the way for franchisees to deal competently with real estate issues, design, construction and selection of site, and the marketing of their franchise.

Why is Quiznos a better company than Subway? Quiznos has a dedicated franchise network of experts available 24 hours a day. The recent restructuring of Corporate Officials is moving the company toward the top position in the fast food/quick service industry. The newest members of the corporate team including the President have spent years in the fast food industry with some of the world’s largest fast food industry providers.  Quiznos has an impressive team of corporate men and women dedicated to guiding franchisees to success.

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