What It Takes to Open a Lennys Restaurant

Opening a sub sandwich restaurant franchise can be a fulfilling and profitable venture, but the process can also feel daunting and overwhelming. The good news is that you are not alone! When you open a Lennys Grill & Subs franchise location, you have the support of one of the leading sub sandwich franchises behind you. If you’re prepared to put in the work, we can help guide you across the finish line. Over the years, we’ve honed a recipe for success. While we won’t give away all our secrets just yet, here are a few critical steps to start a Lennys franchise business:

Research and Choose the Right Franchise

The first step in opening any franchise is choosing the right brand to partner with. A recognized and rapidly growing franchise like Lennys Grill & Subs offers countless benefits. Plus, the sub sandwich niche is absolutely booming! According to a Yelp analysis, over 6,000 sandwich shops opened nationally in 2023 alone. What better incentive could there be to start your very own sub sandwich franchise?

If you’re still unsure whether we are the right fit for you, there are a couple of easy steps to take:

• Request information on our website.
• We’ll schedule a time to chat and decide whether we are a good fit.
• Review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
• Complete your application.
• Join our franchise family upon approval!

Draft a Business Plan

A strong business plan is an essential tool for guiding your operations and securing financing. Your plan should include:

• Market Analysis: Assess demand for sub sandwich restaurants in your local area.
• Budget: Estimate the start-up costs, operational expenses, and projected revenue. Lennys can help you gather all of that information.
• Marketing Plan: Develop strategies for local promotion, leveraging the franchisor’s brand reputation. Don’t worry. You aren’t alone here. The Lennys Grill & Subs franchise team will assist with everything you need!

Secure Financing

While financing isn’t the most glamorous topic of conversation, it is necessary. Franchise fees, equipment, real estate, and working capital can require a significant investment. You’ll need to research financing options such as small business loans or franchisor financing programs. Thankfully, Lennys has one of the most affordable start-up costs in the industry.

Look for Real Estate

As tempting as it may be to dive in and choose the first location you can find, that won’t set you up for success. Lennys will help guide you through a market analysis of your local area. This step will ensure that you open your doors in an area with high demand, providing you with a better path toward success.

Training

At Lennys Grill & Subs franchise, we believe in helping our new franchisees start on the right foot. That is why we invest so heavily in them. Every new owner begins their Lennys journey in Memphis at a five-week training session. New franchisees have the chance to learn every aspect of the business, right in a live location.

Our new partners help run every aspect of the restaurant, from front-of-the-house service to the ever-important paperwork and everything in between. We provide thorough initial training and comprehensive ongoing support to every new franchisee.

Open Your Doors

Your restaurant’s grand opening is your chance to make a strong first impression. Let’s make sure you get customers in the door! We have a successful and proven marketing plan that you will have access to. Once the initial marketing push ends, word of mouth begins.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a member of the Lennys Grill & Subs franchise family? Contact our team today for additional information!