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Buy a Quiznos Franchise

Quiznos is a fast-casual restaurant franchise founded in 1981, renowned for pioneering toasted submarine sandwiches with bold flavors and premium ingredients. With over 40 years of history, Quiznos offers a modernized franchise model featuring flexible floor plans, including traditional brick-and-mortar and innovative “Qube” prefabricated drive-thru units. This flexibility allows for lower startup costs, faster openings, and expanded menu options such as flat-top grilled and fried items. Quiznos emphasizes convenience through drive-thru and third-party delivery integration, catering to busy customers seeking high-quality, quick meals. Despite past challenges and a reduction from thousands to around 300 U.S. locations, Quiznos is actively revitalizing its brand and expanding in new markets with a strong focus on franchisee profitability and customer experience.

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Why buy a Quiznos Franchise?

Investing in a Quiznos franchise offers entry into a revitalized, iconic brand with a proven concept and modern operational advantages. The flexible store formats, including low-cost Qube drive-thru units, reduce startup barriers and accelerate revenue generation. Franchisees gain from strong corporate support, a loyal customer base, and a growing market focused on convenience and quality. Despite past challenges, Quiznos’ renewed focus on franchisee profitability, innovative menu offerings, and multi-channel ordering make it a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs aiming to succeed in the competitive fast-casual industry.

Quiznos Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1981

    • Franchising Since

      1981

    • New Startup Cost

      $213,900 – $648,800

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $25,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      4%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      152

    • New Units Opened *

      7

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $393,944

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Quiznos – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Quiznos offers robust franchisee support including comprehensive initial training covering operations, marketing, and site selection, plus ongoing assistance from regional managers and corporate teams. Franchisees benefit from proprietary operational systems, marketing resources, and flexible store formats to optimize profitability. The brand’s support infrastructure is designed to help both first-time and experienced owners succeed in a competitive QSR market.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Quiznos has been recognized as a pioneer in the fast-casual sandwich space, credited with introducing toasted subs to the market. It has earned accolades for innovation in menu development and store design, including the Qube drive-thru model. While the brand faced setbacks, it continues to receive industry attention for its franchisee-centric innovations and growth-oriented strategies.

  3. Industry / Market

    The fast-casual dining sector, including sandwich shops, is projected to grow steadily, driven by consumer demand for convenience, quality, and delivery options. The U.S. quick-service restaurant market is expected to expand with increasing focus on drive-thru and online ordering, areas where Quiznos is investing heavily. The growing preference for fresh, flavorful, and quick meals supports Quiznos’ revamped business model and market expansion.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Quiznos franchisee is an entrepreneur seeking a flexible, scalable quick-service restaurant opportunity with strong brand recognition. They should be motivated by customer service excellence and operational efficiency, comfortable managing a food service business with a focus on innovation and convenience. Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not mandatory due to Quiznos’ comprehensive training and support.

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