FDDIndex 20 brands · 10 reports · last run 2026-09-03 13:13

Subway vs Jimmy John's

Subway (2026)Jimmy John's (2026)
Total initial investment$263,000 – $630,000$366,200 – $733,500
Initial franchise fee$15,000$35,000
Royalty8% of total gross sales6% of Restaurant's weekly Gross Sales
Advertising fund4.5% of total gross salesUp to 4.5% of Restaurant's weekly Gross Sales (currently the full 4.5%) or 2.25% for Non-Traditional Locations
Item 19no representationNone $1,007,437
Units18,773 (2025)2,777 (2025)
Net change, latest year-72988

Every figure is cited on the brand pages. This is a summary of a public filing, not legal advice.