Subway topped list of top 10 franchise businesses

In 2006, Subway topped list of top 10 franchise businesses

The number of franchises in the United States has steadily increased since the 1950's. Annual franchise sales total more than $1 trillion. Franchise operations today account for nearly 50 percent of our retail sales.

Entrepreneur Magazine's 2006 Franchise 500 list included Subway as the number one franchise on their "Top Ten Franchises for 2006" list. This was an outstanding feet considering there are hundreds of thousands of franchise establishments.

What sets Subway apart from the myriad of other franchises out there? What do they pride themselves on and to what do they owe their tremendous success? And just what do they have to offer an individual today looking to invest in a franchising opportunity? The answers to the following questions where provided by Subway's Public Relations Coordinator Rob Wilson:

What sets Subway apart:

"Compared to many other franchise systems, the SUBWAY concept has relatively low start-up costs, plus training and follow-up support from an extensive network of regional and headquarters personnel, who provide food service know-how and business guidance. Needing minimal equipment and space requirements, the SUBWAY concept is flexible -- 'at home' in free-standing locations, food courts and strip malls, in more than 5,000 convenience stores, in airports, truck stops and casinos, hotels and department stores, in high schools, on college campuses, in amusement parks and hospitals."

What Subway prides itself on:

"We pride ourselves on our sub sandwiches -- custom-made on freshly baked breads, SUBWAY restaurants offer fresh, great-tasting 'made to order' subs, salads and wraps, with exceptional customer service and value. Millions of customers think of SUBWAY Restaurants sub sandwich options (including '8 under 6' grams of fat) along with spokesman Jared Fogle -- as their preferred fast food choice for smart eating habits. In fact, the SUBWAY chain has achieved a global reputation for offering fresh, tasty, healthier alternatives to traditionally fatty fast foods."

To what does Subway owe its tremendous success?

"Co-Founder Fred DeLuca attributes our tremendous success to our franchisees around the globe, whose energy and enthusiasm have brought SUBWAY restaurants to 83 countries. Now boasting close to 25,000 locations, the SUBWAY chain has recently been cited by Global Finance magazine as one of the world's best companies."

Topping the top 10 franchise list is an honor that Subway now claims. As the need for more Subways continues to grow, I believe they will top the top 10 franchise list in future years. Subway is an excellent company and is on a growth spurt like nothing else at the present time. But who has that type of money to invest into a franchise business? Personally I look for low cost franchise businesses, or low cost business opportunities.

The Ultimate Team has a low cost business opportunity that will produce a nice income for the years to come. They will never make the top 10 franchise list, because they are NOT a franchise business, but if they were I'm sure they would be on the list. Before spending any money on a top 10 franchise business, check out the Ultimate Team, by going to http://ultimate.org.

Jeffrey Sloe, Internet Marketing Advisor to The Ultimate Team
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