For years, Subway has been the king of the sandwich industry. But with some recently declining sales, that could be changing. Now, there are plenty of other emerging brands within the sandwich shop franchise market...
7-Eleven
In addition to Slurpee and the Big Gulp, 7-Eleven now own several brands and concepts, including Reddy Ice (the evolution of the original company ice operation); Movie Quik, an in-store video-rental service; Citgo, the gas brand sold at many locations up until 2006. 7-Eleven have embraced new sources of branding their store identity to meet customer’s demands for new and interesting services and products. 7-Eleven continue to create exciting news headlines and are set to make a big difference in convenience retail.
Blimpie
Blimpie is a well-known brand within the quick service restaurant industry. Since 1964, the company has been providing simple, classic subs to customers in markets around the country. Franchise opportunities are available in different markets. And the company even offers research and development help for that part of the process, along with training and support for actually running the restaurant.
Charley’s Grilled Subs
Franchising since 1991, this grilled sub restaurant brand has nearly 400 locations worldwide. Charley’s specialises in classics like cheesesteaks and fries. The company has franchise opportunities available in a handful of locations around the U.S. And they provide support including marketing, purchasing and training.
Togo’s Sandwiches
Togo’s has been around for more than 40 years. So the company has built up a loyal customer base and brand recognition in California and parts of a few other western states. The company also provides an extensive training program for its franchisees to help them get established.
Penn Station East Coast Subs
The name of this sandwich shop is slightly deceiving, since it was founded in Cincinnati in 1985. But Penn Station East Coast Subs has since grown to include more than 260 locations in 13 states. The company places a large emphasis on franchise profitability, and currently boasts more than a 99 percent success rate since starting its franchise program in 1987.