Quiznos is the lighter bet on entry — ₹2.1 L vs ₹2.3 L. Subway runs the bigger network at 18773 vs 278 outlets. Quiznos takes less off the top (5% royalty vs 8%).
Numbers that separate them on a 5-year horizon — not the dealer-pitch summary.
Subway has 67.5× more outlets than Quiznos (18773 vs 278) — more brand recognition and supplier scale, but also denser intra-brand competition in saturated markets.
One-time franchise fees are worth noting: Subway charges ₹15,000 upfront on top of the setup capex. This is a non-refundable sunk cost before revenue begins — bake it into your at-risk capital calculation.
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Primary (flagship) franchise format per brand. Some brands also offer smaller kiosk / cloud-kitchen formats at lower capex — check the brand page for full format options.
Bigger networks mean more brand recognition and supplier scale; smaller ones mean less intra-brand competition in your territory.
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| Metric | Subway | Quiznos |
|---|---|---|
| Entry capex | ₹2.3 L | ₹2.1 L ↓ Lower |
| Royalty | 8% | 5% ↓ Lower |
| Min space (sqft) | — | 1200 |
| Total outlets | 18773 ↑ Bigger | 278 |
| Franchise fee | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 ↓ Lower |
| Working capital | — | — |
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FRANticc's database lists 2 brands matching this comparison with verified investment data, store counts, and format details. Several more are covered across our full directory. Every data point cites its public source.
Among the 2 brands FRANticc compares, the top options by network size are Subway, Quiznos (Subway: 18773 stores, Quiznos: 278 stores). The lowest investment entry is Quiznos from ₹2.1 L. "Best" depends on your budget, location tier and involvement — this page gives you the data for all three dimensions.
Beyond the advertised capex, factor in: refundable security deposit (₹1–5L), rent deposit (1–6 months of rent), working capital for inventory and salaries (typically ₹5–20L for first 3 months), signage and interior fit-out (often 25–40% of total setup), and ongoing royalty or supply-chain margins. FRANticc separates "at-risk capital" from "refundable capital" on every brand page so you see the real exposure.
Subway operates the largest network among these — 18773 outlets. Large networks offer more brand recognition and supplier scale, but also mean denser intra-brand competition in already-saturated markets.