COUSINS SUBS
Cousins Subs franchises operate restaurants specializing in made-to-order submarine sandwiches, hot sandwiches, salads, and related food products and beverages for on-premises and off-premises consumption under the 'Cousins Subs' name. The franchisor offers individual franchises and multi-unit development rights using a uniform business system with specific marks, equipment, and procedures. They target the general public competing with other fast-food sandwich shops and quick-service restaurants.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $300-$800/mo technology fund + $200/mo renovation fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 31 Franchised Traditional Shops in 2024, categorized into High, Middle, and Low based on gross receipts.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 31 Franchised Traditional Shops (2024) from High, Middle, and Low categories: (10*$1,228,439 + 11*$795,459 + 10*$529,741) / 31 = $849,414.48. Median gross revenue is from the middle category ($786,125). Revenue top quartile is the average from the High category ($1,228,439), and revenue bottom quartile is the average from the Low category ($529,741). Average gross profit, average EBITDA, and EBITDA margin percentage are calculated as weighted averages from the segmented data of 50 Affiliate-Owned Shops (2024), as franchised profit data was not provided. Average gross profit = (($594,302-$159,810)*6 + ($828,152-$222,185)*20 + ($1,266,030-$330,124)*24) / 50 = $743,760.72. Average EBITDA = ($25,427*6 + $60,413*20 + $170,988*24) / 50 = $109,290.68. The best guess profit range (low and high) is estimated by applying the lowest (4.28%) and highest (13.51%) EBITDA margins observed in the affiliate-owned shop data to the calculated average gross revenue of the franchised shops.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How COUSINS SUBS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COUSINS SUBS Current | $436K – $1.1M | $25K | 6.0% | 36 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COUSINS SUBS franchisees (2012 – 2021)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
40 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a COUSINS SUBS franchise ranges from $436,200 to $1,051,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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