Sandwich Shop

In 2007, the SUBWAY® franchise was once again named the Number One Franchise Opportunity in Entrepreneur Magazine’s ‘Franchise 500’ rankings. This is the 15th time the company has won this prestigious award.

Specialist in toasted and cold submarine sandwiches and salads, the SUBWAY® sandwich franchise chain has experienced significant growth in recent years as a fresh and great tasting alternative to other options.

The SUBWAY® franchise chain is now the largest specialist sandwich franchise in the UK and Ireland. We aim to increase the number of outlets in the UK and Ireland to over 2,010 stores by 2010.

The SUBWAY Franchise Opportunity

As well as supporting the development of individual sandwich franchise stores, the SUBWAY® franchise also welcomes partnerships with non-traditional sites such as convenience stores, airports, petrol stations, leisure facilities, cinemas, universities, hospitals and department stores.

The growth of non-traditional sites has increased and is proving to be very successful - there are now thousands of such outlets worldwide. This growth is attributable to several elements inherent in the SUBWAY® chain’s business.

These include:

• Simple Brand and Delivery
  The SUBWAY® chain’s model is easily transferable to a non-traditional environment - with delicious sandwiches, a simple operation that is easy to run, a system of controls and regular research and development.
• Product Advantage
  With the popularity of the “Under 6” menu, customers around the world see SUBWAY® sandwiches & salads as a fresh and great tasting alternative to other food options.
• Space
  SUBWAY® outlets are flexible with regards to space, with a wide range of area requirements being accommodated.
• Capital Costs
  The SUBWAY® chain’s start-up costs are exceptionally low for a franchise of its size and stature. Total investment will depend on many factors, including location, rent, outlet size and equipment.
• National Forum
  The decision-making process in the UK and Ireland is fast and the team of SUBWAY® Developers is extremely positive and supportive.
• Proven Results
  The SUBWAY® chain continues to go from strength to strength. It is the World’s Number One Franchise Opportunity (Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 listing) and has honed and developed its franchise system throughout the many years that it has been in operation. In 2003, the SUBWAY® chain became the largest specialist sandwich chain in the UK and Ireland.

Financial Information

Our start-up costs are exceptionally low for a franchise of our size and stature and you can often purchase dependable outlet equipment through our purchasing power. In fact, in some cases, traditional SUBWAY® outlets can be opened for as little as c. £100,000. Your total initial investment will depend on many factors including location, rent, outlet size and equipment. 

The franchise fee of $10,000 (about £6,000) for outlets is one of the lowest on the market, despite the size of the chain.  To encourage multi-unit operation, the franchise fee is reduced to $2,500 (about £1,500) for additional franchises and as a result, 70% of franchises are purchased by existing owners! One reason the costs are so low is that SUBWAY® outlets feature a very simple operation...no cooking is involved so you don’t have to invest large sums in expensive grills and fryers.  



Five Steps to Becoming a Franchisee

• Research
  Firstly, research the franchise market in the UK and Ireland and look at all the options available to you. Request a SUBWAY ® Franchise Brochure to be sent to you using the contact form below.
• Apply
  Complete The SUBWAY® Franchise Brochure application form.
• Investigate 
  Talk to our franchise owners to learn more about us.
• Review
  Review the disclosure document with a financial advisor or solicitor. Discuss financial issues with your bank manager. 
• Join the team 
  It's as easy as that! Once you have finished your investigation and have secured approval to become a SUBWAY® franchise owner, don't wait. There is a world of opportunity waiting for you once you make your decision.

Available areas

Throughout the UK and Ireland