Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!
Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey. Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.
You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.
Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
How Much He Lost Owning a Subway Franchise (Its Bad)
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What does owning a Subway franchise really look like? In this video, we break down a real store's full financials, sales, labor, rent, royalties, and profit, during a low-performing month when the owner was out of the country. This is a raw look at what it takes to run a food franchise like Subway and why small numbers can cause big problems.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: September Financials at Subway
0:35 - Adjusted Gross Sales vs Net Sales
1:07 - How DoorDash Eats the Profits
1:50 - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Breakdown
2:31 - Labor Costs & Tips
3:12 - Subway Royalty Fees Explained
4:05 - Other Monthly Expenses
5:05 - Final Profit for the Month
5:33 - Why This Month Was So Low
6:20 - Absentee Ownership Risks
7:10 - Subway’s Decline: Closing Locations
7:50 - Final Thoughts on Tip Culture & Margins
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Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions.
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