Investment
Estimated Initial Investment
There is a wide range for a single-unit franchise. The estimated initial investment for a traditional Port of Subs restaurant ranges from $328,000 to $543,225*, depending on various factors such as building size, configuration, and geographical areas, and your capabilities.
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Site Review | $0 | $1,500 |
| Training Fee & Expenses | $7,500 | $9,000 |
| Architectural, Engineering and Legal Counsel | $21,500 | $29,750 |
| Construction Management | $12,500 | $29,750 |
| Real Estate, Leasehold Improvements and Construction Costs | $95,000 | $196,600 |
| Signage, Graphics & Interior Décor Items | $6,500 | $18,375 |
| POS and Technology Systems, including initial setup | $16,500 | $21,500 |
| Insurance | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Initial Inventory & Smallwares | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Licenses, Fees and Deposits | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| TOTAL | $328,000 | $543,225 |
*Per item 7 of Port of Subs Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
The estimated initial investment for a Port of Subs Regional Developer ranges from $93,800 to $575,900*, depending on various factors.
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
| RD Territory Fee | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| Training Expenses | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Rent, Security & Utility Deposits, Leasehold Improvements | $7,500 | $14,500 |
| Furnishings, Fixtures, Signs, and Equipment | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Computer System | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Insurance | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Business Licenses, Legal Fees | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Local Advertising and Social Engagement – initial 3 mo | $600 | $2,400 |
| Additional Funds – initial 3 mo | $25,000 | $40,000 |
| TOTAL | $93,800 | $575,900 |
*Per item 7 of Port of Subs Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
