500 +
RESTAURANTS IN
South Korea
SERVING
SOUTH KOREA SINCE
2007
OVER
30 MILLION
combinations of subs to choose from
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BOLD

Do you love a challenge? Are you ready to take the first steps to becoming your own boss?


EMPOWERED

Do you have the drive to run your own business? Do you have what it takes to lead a great team in a fast-paced working environment?


FUN

We take fun seriously. Your Subway® restaurant isn’t just a place for great subs, it’s a space to give your guests an unforgettable experience.

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INVESTMENT

A little investment goes a long way. Let’s do a quick calculation of the estimated Franchise Capital Requirements for South Korea.

SMALL-SIZED RESTAURANT

Traditional location

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Size: ~35–50 m²

₩235,050,000

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FOOD COURT / KIOSK

Non-traditional location

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Size: ~30–40 m²

₩254,550,000

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SHOPPING MALL / SHOPHOUSE

Traditional location

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Size: ~50–80 m²

₩564,200,000

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AIRPORT / SCHOOL / HOSPITAL

Non-traditional location

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Size: ~35–50 m²

₩566,900,000

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FREESTANDING RESTAURANT

Traditional location

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Size: ~100–120 m²

₩790,400,000

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DRIVE-THRU

Traditional location

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Size: ~100–150 m²

₩790,400,000

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Whichever type of location you choose, there is a Subway® restaurant format to suit your space, with significantly lower investment costs compared to our competitors.

Highest
Investment
Your Franchise Capital Investment

₩235,050,000

Initial Franchise Fee 14,889,000

Real Property 12,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 60,000,000 (2,400,000 per pyeong)

Equipment 123,000,000 (4,920,000 per pyeong)

Security System
(not including monitoring)

1,000,000

Freight Charges
(varies by location & method)

2,000,000

Outside signs x 10 10,000,000

Opening Inventory 10,000,000

Insurance 200,000

Supplies 800,000

Training Expenses
(varies by location & method)

350,000

Legal & Accounting 500,000

Opening Advertising 2,200,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
(business license, utility deposits, small equipment & surplus capital)

3,000,000

Additional Funds
(3x months)

15,000,000
Your Franchise Capital Investment

₩254,550,000

Initial Franchise Fee 14,889,000

Real Property 12,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 60,000,000 (3,000,000 per pyeong)

Equipment 76,000,000 (3,800,000 per pyeong)

Security System
(not including monitoring)

1,000,000

Freight Charges
(varies by location & method)

2,000,000

Outside signs x 10 3,000,000

Opening Inventory 10,000,000

Insurance 200,000

Supplies 800,000

Training Expenses
(varies by location & method)

350,000

Legal & Accounting 500,000

Opening Advertising 1,700,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
(business license, utility deposits, small equipment & surplus capital)

3,000,000

Additional Funds
(3x months)

5,000,000
Your Franchise Capital Investment

₩564,200,000

Initial Franchise Fee 14,889,000

Real Property 204,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 110,000,000 (2,700,000 per pyeong)

Equipment 172,200,000 (4,920,000 per pyeong)

Security System
(not including monitoring)

2,000,000

Freight Charges
(varies by location & method)

3,000,000

Outside signs x 10 25,000,000

Opening Inventory 25,000,000

Insurance 300,000

Supplies 2,000,000

Training Expenses
(varies by location & method)

700,000

Legal & Accounting 1,500,000

Opening Advertising 5,000,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
(business license, utility deposits, small equipment & surplus capital)

10,000,000

Additional Funds
(3x months)

40,000,000
Your Franchise Capital Investment

₩566,900,000

Initial Franchise Fee 14,889,000

Real Property 96,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 99,000,000 (3,300,000 per pyeong)

Equipment 114,000,000 (3,800,000 per pyeong)

Security System
(not including monitoring)

2,000,000

Freight Charges
(varies by location & method)

3,000,000

Outside signs x 10 5,000,000

Opening Inventory 15,000,000

Insurance 300,000

Supplies 2,000,000

Training Expenses
(varies by location & method)

700,000

Legal & Accounting 1,500,000

Opening Advertising 5,600,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
(business license, utility deposits, small equipment & surplus capital)

10,000,000

Additional Funds
(3x months)

40,000,000
Your Franchise Capital Investment

₩790,400,000

Initial Franchise Fee 14,889,000

Real Property 204,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 150,000,000 (2,700,000 per pyeong)

Equipment 272,200,000 (4,920,000 per pyeong)

Security System
(not including monitoring)

5,000,000

Freight Charges
(varies by location & method)

3,000,000

Outside signs x 10 70,000,000

Opening Inventory 25,000,000

Insurance 2,000,000

Supplies 2,000,000

Training Expenses
(including travel & lodging)

700,000

Legal & Accounting 1,500,000

Opening Advertising 5,000,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
(business license, utility deposits, small equipment & surplus capital)

10,000,000

Additional Funds
(3x months)

40,000,000
Your Franchise Capital Investment

₩790,400,000

Initial Franchise Fee 14,889,000

Real Property 204,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 150,000,000 (2,700,000 per pyeong)

Equipment 272,200,000 (4,920,000 per pyeong)

Security System
(not including monitoring)

5,000,000

Freight Charges
(varies by location & method)

3,000,000

Outside signs x 10 70,000,000

Opening Inventory 25,000,000

Insurance 2,000,000

Supplies 2,000,000

Training Expenses
(varies by location & method)

700,000

Legal & Accounting 1,500,000

Opening Advertising 5,000,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
(business license, utility deposits, small equipment & surplus capital)

10,000,000

Additional Funds
(3x months)

40,000,000

These figures are based on estimates from the average costs required for franchisees in Singapore in 2021 and should not be used for actual cost calculations. For a detailed breakdown of the costs required for your specific franchise, please contact our Business Development Team here.

Thinking of opening more restaurants? Here are some good reasons:

MORE
LOCATIONS
= MORE OPPORTUNITIES
GREATER
INCOME POTENTIAL
DIVERSIFY YOUR
REVENUE
SOURCES
BUILD AN
EMPIRE

CAN'T WAIT TO START?

Here's a timeline from this moment to the day you become a boss (based on the average timeline of a Subway® restaurant in a mall in South Korea)

TODAY

Contact us and our Business Development Team will reach out to you in a few days

1–2 MONTHS

Our Business Development Team will guide you in business planning and research

1 MONTH

Restaurant renovation, hire & train employees, soft opening

Timeline

1 MONTH

Once you are confirmed as a franchisee, our experienced team will begin your Franchisee Training

1–2 MONTHS

Find a great location and negotiate the lease with the landlord

TOTAL JOURNEY:
4–7 MONTHS

Grand opening of your first Subway® restaurant. Welcome to your delicious future!

The estimated timeline shown above serves merely as a guide. The process can differ for individuals and is subject to external factors.

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WHAT'S SUB?

Right from the magic moment you decide to join the Subway® family, we'll do everything we can to make your journey as enjoyable as our subs.

FILA X Subway® Collaboration Collection
FILA X Subway® Collaboration Collection

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Subway® Korea opens its first 24-hour drive-thru
Subway® Korea opens its first 24-hour drive-thru

LDaegu Dongchon DT Branch opens as Korea’s first 24-hour Subway® drive-thru with 80 seats and 18 parking spaces on a site of 490 pyeong.

Kang Tae-oh selected as a new model for Subway®
Kang Tae-oh selected as a new model for Subway®

Kang Tae-oh, loved for his role in K-drama ‘Strange Lawyer Woo Young-woo’ has been chosen as the new Subway® model.

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In-Line, End Cap within Malls and Housing Development Estates, Standalone Buildings

Non-Traditional
Airports, Universities, Gas stations, Hospitals, Theme parks, Convenience stores