Port of Subs (RD)
Port of Subs Regional Developer franchises enable operators to recruit prospective franchisees for Port of Subs quick-service sandwich restaurants within a designated territory and provide ongoing support services to those franchisees. The business model involves earning Sales Services Compensation (35-50% of initial franchise/development fees) and Support Services Compensation (35-50% of royalties) from recruited franchisees, while meeting development schedules for opening restaurants. The target market includes entrepreneurs and investors seeking to expand the Port of Subs brand in specific geographic regions through franchise recruitment and support.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or brand fund. $250/mo technology fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Port of Subs (RD) Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 85% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port of Subs (RD) Current | $170K – $578K | $125K | N/A | 2 |
| 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 Port of Subs (RD) franchisees (2013 – 2025)
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
7 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 Port of Subs (RD) franchise ranges from $169,750 to $578,400. This includes a franchise fee of $125,000.
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