Hey Empire Builders,

Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting, and examples of everyday folks building their empires.

Today, in 5 minutes or less:

✔ Rare Resale with $304,395 of EBITDA**

✔ Jersey Mike’s: How a $125K Loan Created a $3.3B Brand*

✔ When Purpose Meets Ownership: Nancy and Troy’s Franchise Journey

✔ Arby’s Franchise Breakdown: Is it a Good Investment? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

✔ Spilling the Secrets to Becoming a Top-Performing Franchisee

*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been 
verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to 
independently verify the financial information and the asking price supplied by the Seller.

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Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few. 

• 2024 Revenue of $1.47M

• EBIDTA of $304,395

• Asking price of $1.2M

• Outdoor home service Industry

• Started in 2016, 8 Employees

• $835,000 of FF&E included in sales price

• Additional nearby territories available for expansion

• 2 weeks of training included from the previous owner, and additional training from the Franchisor as well.

• Finding anything with over $300,000 of EBIDTA is rare, and represents a solid opportunity for an experienced hands-on leader.

• This is a great opportunity for a full-time owner to come in who’s got strong management and leadership experience, and robust financials to hit the ground running and take over an already well-performing business that has a lot of room for growth.

• The business is fully staffed and has a 4.7 Google Rating, which means the business has a great reputation. That’s important!

• Start getting pre-approved with a lender, resales like this typically go fast and are competitive! Don’t drag your feet if it’s something that aligns with your goals, excites you, and you believe is a solid opportunity.

• Be prepared to put $200,000-$400,0000 down, and finance the rest.

*Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. 
You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and the 
asking price supplied by the Seller.

Nancy is a nurse who has been building a legal nurse consulting business on the side, but turning it into a full-time income proved challenging. Her husband, Troy, works in IT, and together they were looking for a business they could both be involved in, something Nancy could lead full time while still using her medical background.

She was initially interested in senior care but wanted to explore all her options before making a decision. That’s when they reached out to our team.

We helped them explore a range of franchise opportunities and even guided them through a deep dive into a home improvement brand. But through that process, Nancy gained the clarity she needed; senior care was the right path after all. That’s when Assisting Hands Home Care came into focus.

Nancy and Troy loved the family feel of the leadership team, the mission-driven culture, and the recurring revenue model that brought both impact and long-term stability. Now, they’ve secured a territory in San Antonio and are getting ready to launch a business rooted in purpose and care.

Congrats, Nancy and Troy! Excited to see all the good you’ll bring to your community.

Peter Cancro wasn’t thinking about college applications or prom. He was thinking about subs.

At 14, he got a job making sandwiches at Mike’s Subs, a neighborhood shop in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. He loved the energy, the regulars, and the smell of fresh bread. But more than anything, he loved the idea of owning something that mattered.

So when he heard the shop was going up for sale, he did something most kids wouldn’t dream of: he tried to buy it. Peter didn’t have money. He didn’t have a business degree. He wasn’t even legally allowed to operate the slicer. But he had someone in his corner.

Rod Smith, his high school football coach and local banker, saw something in Peter. He loaned him $125,000, enough to buy the shop, the building, and the land it sat on. Just like that, Peter became an owner before he was old enough to vote.

From there, he never looked back. He rebranded the shop as Jersey Mike’s, leaned into the East Coast culture, and started franchising in 1987. For years, growth was slow. Recessions hit. Franchising was hard. But Peter stayed focused on what made the brand special: fresh ingredients, real relationships, and community-first values.

In 2024, private equity giant Blackstone acquired a majority stake, valuing the brand at $8 billion. Today, Jersey Mike’s has over 3,000 locations, a reputation for unmatched quality, and nearly $3.3 billion in annual revenue.*

As a tribute to the man who believed in him first, Cancro launched the Coach Rod Smith Ownership Program, a pathway that gives longtime managers the opportunity to become franchise owners themselves. It’s a full-circle legacy built on belief, mentorship, and paying it forward.

That’s what built Jersey Mike’s. And that’s what still drives it today.

Now let’s break down what it takes to own a location of your own. 👇

*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.

• Franchise Units: 2,255 

• Franchise Fee: $18,500 

• Marketing fee: up to 4% of Gross Sales

• Royalty Fee: 6.5% of Gross Sales

• Grand Opening Advertising: $12,500; $5,000 for transfers or relocations 

• Construction Fee: $5,000

• Initial Investment: $181,903 to $1,413,592

• Minimum Net Worth Requirement: $300,000

• Minimum Liquid Capital Required: $100,000

• Term: 10 Years
  *Numbers according to their FDD released on March 31, 2025

Leaders who value training and development- The company provides 344+ hours of training; ideal candidates are coachable, detail-oriented, and committed to learning the system thoroughly. 

Individuals aligned with community-first values- The brand’s culture is rooted in local involvement, charitable giving, and relationship-building. Ideal candidates are service-minded and people-oriented. 

Candidates who thrive within structured systems- Jersey Mike’s enforces strict brand and operational standards; success comes from consistent execution, not reinvention. 

Entrepreneurs committed to hands-on leadership- Jersey Mike’s places strong emphasis on active owner involvement, especially in the early stages of operating a location.

*Information below taken from the Jersey Mike’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19 

Benefits for the Franchisee:

• Established Brand with National Recognition- Jersey Mike’s has grown from a single shop to over 2,500 locations, giving franchisees instant credibility with a loyal customer base and strong name recognition.

• Marketing Support at National and Local Levels- Franchisees contribute to a national brand fund, which supports wide-scale media campaigns. The brand also provides guidelines for local marketing, helping drive traffic from day one.

• Protected Territory- Franchisees are granted a defined territory with development rights, offering growth potential and protection from cannibalization.

• Values-Driven Brand Culture- Jersey Mike’s emphasizes integrity, community giving, and customer relationships, attracting franchisees who want to build something meaningful, not just profitable.

Is Arby’s worth the investment in 2025? In this video, I break down the real costs, earnings, and ROI of owning an Arby’s franchise. From the $2.4M startup range to its $1.3M average unit volume, we’ll use the FDD to reveal what most people miss, and why some Arby’s owners scale big while others don’t. Watch until the end to learn what this means for your franchise strategy.

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Franchising isn’t semi-absentee, and success takes more than money. In this episode, Tariq Johnson and franchise owner Guy Coffey unpack the real work behind successful franchise ownership. From emotional support and hiring to CRM migration and building a business with your spouse, this video reveals what most people never talk about. Whether you’re evaluating a franchise or growing your current business, this is a must-watch.

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That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter. 

Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.

I’ll see you at the same time next week!

-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team

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