Pet Supplies Plus vs Subway Franchise Cost 2026
Pet Supplies Plus runs $564K–$1.4M. Subway runs $229K–$522K. The gap at midpoint: $582K.
Pet Supplies Plus
$564K–$1.4M
total investment
Investment Difference
$582K
Subway costs less
Subway
$229K–$522K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Pet Supplies Plus | Subway | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $564K–$1.4M | $229K–$522K | Subway |
| Franchise Fee | $49,900 | $15,000 | Subway |
| Royalty Rate | 3.0% | 8.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 4.5% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Net Worth Required | $800K | $100K | Subway |
| Liquid Capital | $400K | $100K | Subway |
| Est. Break-Even | 4.4 yr | N/A | — |
Pet Supplies Plus Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $564K–$1.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.4M
Subway Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $229K–$522K
- Franchise Fee
- $15,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $430K
Bottom Line
Subway costs $582K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Pet Supplies Plus also wins on royalty rate.