Jersey Mike's vs Subway Franchise Cost 2026
Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. Subway runs $229K–$522K. The gap at midpoint: $128K.
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Investment Difference
$128K
Subway costs less
Subway
$229K–$522K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Jersey Mike's | Subway | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $252K–$755K | $229K–$522K | Subway |
| Franchise Fee | $18,500 | $15,000 | Subway |
| Royalty Rate | 6.5% | 8.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 4.5% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $100K | Subway |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 13.7 yr | N/A | — |
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Subway Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $229K–$522K
- Franchise Fee
- $15,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $430K
Bottom Line
Subway costs $128K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Jersey Mike's also wins on royalty rate.