Subway vs Blaze Pizza

Compare published costs, candidate requirements and operating commitments.

All amounts are USD. Read the restaurant format, sales basis and exclusions beside each figure. Missing information means the reviewed sources did not establish a comparable amount.

Availability and operating model

Subway

Subway is seeking multi-unit applicants and buyers interested in acquiring at least five existing restaurants.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Operating commitment

Restaurant, business or franchising experience is preferred for the applicant or an equity partner; a three-week training program is required.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.
Read the Subway cost guide

Blaze Pizza

Current US franchise availability has not been verified.

United States

Operating commitment

Operating and qualification requirements have not been verified.

United States

Published financial requirements

These figures describe different transactions and obligations. Initial fees, separate development fees and liquid-capital requirements are distinct; they are not added together here as a total project budget.

Published financial requirements for Subway and Blaze Pizza, with sources and scope for each fact
RequirementSubwayBlaze Pizza
Initial investment / development estimate

$199,135–$536,745

US restaurant estimate; building size, configuration and location vary

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Initial franchise fee

$15,000

US; per restaurant

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Separate development fee

Not verified in reviewed sources

United States

No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Liquid capital / personal funds

$100,000

US; minimum per location

Higher requirements may apply by territory.

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Net worth

$150,000

US; minimum per location

Higher requirements may apply by territory.

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Royalty / service fee

8%

Percentage of gross sales

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Advertising / marketing contribution

4.5%

Percentage of gross sales

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Not yet verified

United States

A primary-source financial review has not yet been completed for this brand.

Sources and review limits

The check date records when a source was reviewed. It is not the source publication date or the issue date of an FDD. Official web summaries that refer to an FDD are identified as summaries.

Subway

  • Subway US franchise FAQSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Web page references the FDD without giving its issue year.

Blaze Pizza

Primary-source review is pending for this brand.

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