Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Subway vs Jersey Mike's Subs
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #10
Subway
Sandwiches & Salads
Eat Fresh
Parent Holding:Roark Capital Group (Private Equity)
Contender 2Rank #28
Jersey Mike's Subs
Sub Sandwiches
A Sub Above
Parent Holding:Blackstone
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Subway | Jersey Mike's Subs | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $490k | $1.28M | Jersey Mike's Subs (+161%) |
| Active Store Locations | 18,773 | 3,227 | Subway (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $220k – $520k | $220k – $780k | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $150k | $150k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 8.0% | 6.5% | Jersey Mike's Subs (Lower Fee) |
| National Ad Fund % | 4.5% | 5.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $9.80B | $4.10B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Subway:SubwayPOS / Toast
Jersey Mike's Subs:Focus POS / Toast
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Subway:Subway KDS
Jersey Mike's Subs:Focus Kitchen Video
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Subway:95% (17007 stores)
Jersey Mike's Subs:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Subway:53% (9528 stores)
Jersey Mike's Subs:0% (0 stores)
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