
Port of Subs
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 2
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Port of Subs
Port of Subs® is a renowned brand in the sandwich business that has been satisfying customers since 1972. Founded by two brothers from New Jersey, Port of Subs has grown to become a leading franchise opportunity, recognized by the International Franchise Association and featured in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500. With over 135 units open in seven Western states, Port of Subs has established itself as a trusted name in quality sandwich making and superior customer service. At Port of Subs, we take pride in our made-fresh-to-order sandwiches, prepared in front of the customer. Our sandwiches are crafted using freshly sliced, top-quality meats and cheeses, along with freshly baked breads, zesty dressings, and spices. In addition to our famous sandwiches, we also offer Signature Hot Subs, Specialty Subs and Wraps, Fresh Salads, Breakfast Favorites, mouthwatering desserts, and a variety of refreshing beverages. Not to mention, our extensive catering options make us a favorite for parties and events. Come experience the Port of Subs difference, where deliciousness meets exceptional service. Visit one of our locations today or explore franchise opportunities to own your very own sliced fresh business.
Key terms
- Local advertising
250.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
600 – 1,000 sq ft
- Regional Developer Territory Fee
$125k
- Twenty Club incentive
$50k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations5
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate150.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$412k
Gross Sales means all revenue from the sale of products and services, and all other income related to the Restaurant, less customer refunds, discounts, sales t…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$801k
Gross Sales means all revenue from the sale of products and services, and all other income related to the Restaurant, less customer refunds, discounts, sales t…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$424k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.