160 +
RESTAURANTS IN
Japan
SERVING
JAPAN SINCE
1992
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 Japan.

FOOD COURT

Non-traditional location

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Size: 8tsubo

25,760千円

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SMALL FORMAT RESTAURANT

Traditional location

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Size: 13~20tsubo

31,510千円

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AIRPORT / SCHOOL / HOSPITAL

Non-traditional location

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Size: 13~20tsubo

31,510千円

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COMMERCIAL SHOPS

Traditional location

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Size: 15~20tsubo

33,160千円

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SKI RESORTS

Traditional location

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Size: 25~40tsubo

39,760千円

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ROADSIDE RESTAURANT

Traditional location

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Size: 25~40tsubo

40,260千円

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Lowest
Investment

Select franchise type

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

25,760千円

Initial Franchise Fee 1,100,000

Real Property 5,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 1,000,000

Equipment 7,500,000

Restaurant Design 800,000

Construction 8,000,000

Outside signs 0

Opening Inventory 400,000

Insurance 60,000

Training Expenses
((including travel & lodging))

200,000

Opening sales 200,000

Supplies 1,500,000

Your Franchise Capital Investment

31,510千円

Initial Franchise Fee 1,100,000

Real Property 5,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 2,000,000

Equipment 7,500,000

Restaurant Design 800,000

Construction
(varies by Location & method)

12,750,000

Outside signs 0

Opening Inventory 400,000

Insurance 60,000

Training Expenses
((including travel & lodging))

200000

Opening sales 200,000

Supplies 1,500,000

Your Franchise Capital Investment

31,510千円

Initial Franchise Fee 1,100,000

Real Property 5,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 2,000,000

Equipment 7,500,000

Restaurant Design 800,000

Construction 12,750,000

Outside signs 0

Opening Inventory 400,000

Insurance 60,000

Training Expenses
((including travel & lodging))

200,000

Opening sales 200,000

Supplies 1,500,000

Your Franchise Capital Investment

33,160千円

Initial Franchise Fee 1,100,000

Real Property 5,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 2,000,000

Equipment 7,500,000

Restaurant Design 800,000

Construction 8,000,000

Outside signs 0

Opening Inventory 400,000

Insurance 60,000

Training Expenses
((including travel & lodging))

200,000

Opening sales 200,000

Supplies 1,500,000

Your Franchise Capital Investment

39,760千円

Initial Franchise Fee 1,100,000

Real Property 5,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 2,000,000

Equipment 7,500,000

Restaurant Design 800,000

Construction 21,000,000

Outside signs 0

Opening Inventory 400,000

Insurance 60,000

Training Expenses
((including travel & lodging))

200,000

Opening sales 200,000

Supplies 1,500,000

Your Franchise Capital Investment

40,260千円

Initial Franchise Fee 1,100,000

Real Property 5,000,000

Leasehold Improvements 2,000,000

Equipment 7,500,000

Restaurant Design 800,000

Construction 21,000,000

Outside signs 0

Opening Inventory 400,000

Insurance 60,000

Training Expenses
((including travel & lodging))

200,000

Opening sales 200,000

Supplies 1,500,000

These figures are based on estimates from the average costs required for franchisees in Japan in 2022 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. A property acquisition fee will be charged separately. Consumption tax not included..

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 Japan):

TODAY

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

3 weeks:

Draw up your lease contract, evaluate your proposed site, create a business plan, and get your finances confirmed.

1-2 months:

Restaurant renovation, hire & train employees, start marketing for your launch.

Timeline

1-2 months:

Our team will discuss your business plan with you and help you create a viable business.

3 weeks:

Our team will train you and your staff at our Tokyo Headquarters and your restaurant on how to best run a Subway® restaurant.

TOTAL JOURNEY:
5–8 MONTHS

Grand opening of your first Subway® restaurant. Welcome to your delicious future! Let's grow together as a team!

The timeline shown above serves merely as a guide. The process can differ from case to case 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.

New Subway Restaurant At Sapporo Sapporo Clock Tower opened on January 26 2023.
New Subway Restaurant At Sapporo Sapporo Clock Tower opened on January 26 2023.

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

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