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The Rise and Fall of Quiznos Subs: How a Sandwich King Lost Its Crown

August 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In the early 2000s, Quiznos Subs seemed unstoppable. With over 5,000 locations across the country, their toasted subs and flavorful menu made them a rival to industry giant Subway. But within a decade, Quiznos went from a beloved fast-food powerhouse to a cautionary tale of corporate mistakes and franchisee discontent.

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Buying A Distress Business to Mitigate Start Up Costs

December 7, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Hello, Tampa Bay Entrepreneurs! I’m Michael Shea, your go-to business broker in the thriving Tampa business scene, and today I want to share a powerful strategy for savvy entrepreneurs looking to make a mark in the business world: buying distressed businesses. In a landscape where startup costs can be prohibitive, acquiring distressed businesses offers a […]

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