Makes it Easier for Veterans to Own and Operate Their Own Businesses
FRANCHISE & BUSINESS SUBWAY
® T he SUBWAY® restaurant chain is proud to announce that it has intro-
duced a new program for military Veter- ans designed to greatly reduce their costs associated with the purchase of a new SUBWAY®
franchise. The franchise fee of $15,000, already
one of the most reasonable in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry, is now waived for any honorably discharged vet- eran who wishes to open a SUBWAY® restaurant on a government or military in- stallation. In addition, the franchise fee will be reduced by 50-percent for any vet- eran opening a SUBWAY®
restaurant at
any non-military or non-government loca- tion.
“This is our way to honor the brave
men and women who have served our country over the years by providing a vi- able option for their post-military ca- reers,” says Don Fertman, Chief Develop- ment Officer for the SUBWAY®
the job done and leadership skills neces- sary to open, operate and succeed in their own small business. John, who also holds a communications degree from the Uni- versity of Central Florida, said he believes that his military background has helped him in all aspects of his business. “If you are known by the company you
keep, then this company is already blessed to have some of the greatest franchisees in the world operating Subway restaurants,” said John, who owns eight SUBWAY® stores located throughout Central Florida. “Now, as a token of appreciation for their commitment and service, Subway will recognize veterans for all they have done by making this special business opportu- nity available to them. I know the com- pany will benefit from bringing even more veterans into the business and I applaud Subway for making this move for such a deserving group.”
restaurant
chain. “Veterans have put themselves in harm’s way while defending our na- tion. We cannot thank them enough. This small gesture will make it easier for veter- ans to adjust to civilian life or help them follow their dream of owning and operat- ing their own business.” SUBWAY®
franchisee John Pryor, a
Vietnam Veteran who served five years in the U.S. Air Force, said the new policy targets a group of individuals who have proven that they have the dedication to get
About SUBWAY® Restaurants:
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain has a
long history of working with all branches of the U.S. military in providing a taste of home to the thousands of service men and women stationed on bases in the U.S. and overseas. The brand currently has more than 250 military locations around the world including:
„ Air Force Academy, CO „ Andrews Air Force Base, MD „ Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan „ Camp Pendleton, CA „ Fort Benning, GA
„ Pearl Harbor Naval Station, HI „ The Pentagon, VA „ Rammstein Air Force Base, Germany
„ Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC
„ Washington Navy Yard, DC „ West Point Military Academy, NY Headquartered in Milford, Connecti-
cut, and with regional offices in Amster- dam, Beirut, Brisbane, Miami and Singa- pore, the SUBWAY®
chain was
co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. Their partnership, which continues today, marked the beginning of a remarkable journey -- one that has made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. In the 2010 Zagat®
Fast Food Survey, the SUBWAY® brand was ranked “num-
ber one” by consumers in the “Most Pop- ular,” “Top Service” and “Healthy Op- tions” categories for food brands with 5,000 or more locations. For more information about the SUB- chain, visit
www.subway.com.
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of Doctor’s Associates Inc. Source: SUBWAY Restaurants and PRNewsWire
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