How Much He Lost Owning a Subway Franchise (Its Bad)

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: September Financials at Subway
0:35 - Adjusted Gross Sales vs Net Sales
1:07 - How DoorDash Eats the Profits
1:50 - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Breakdown
2:31 - Labor Costs & Tips
3:12 - Subway Royalty Fees Explained
4:05 - Other Monthly Expenses
5:05 - Final Profit for the Month
5:33 - Why This Month Was So Low
6:20 - Absentee Ownership Risks
7:10 - Subway’s Decline: Closing Locations
7:50 - Final Thoughts on Tip Culture & Margins

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