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STARTUP COSTS : $ 216,000 – $ 400,000 FRANCHISE FEE : $ 18,500 ROYALTY : 6.5 % gross sales

In business since 1956 , Jersey Mike ’ s is another sandwich joint on the rise in the franchise field . While the brand is much smaller than Subway , it boasts a laid back local atmosphere and a menu with a lot of consumer appeal and a strong reputation for customer service that lends itself to repeat business . Small and simple build-outs and relatively low startup costs , including a temptingly low franchise fee , make this a brand a worthy contender . www . jerseymikes . com

40 September 2014