The world of fast-food restaurants is certainly one of the most lucrative industries in business. Within the United States alone, the fast food industry is worth more than $900 billion and has a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 5%. So, if you were to enter this industry with a defined entity like Subway, just how much would a franchise cost?

Over the last two decades, Subway has grown into a global staple and a dominant entry into the overall quick-service restaurant industry. T