Which are the more profitable, per unit, fast food chains?

The pizza shops - Papa John's, Domino's, Papa John's, etc.



Burger joints - Wendys, Burger King, McDonald's, etc.



Sandwich - Subway, Quiznos, etc.



I'm currently a student working at a pizza shop and enjoy it. I'd like to get into the business side of the franchise/franchising business.Which are the more profitable, per unit, fast food chains?
Several fast food companies offer franchising, but the profits per unit is only part of the equation. You have to look at the cost of franchising the name and on-going expenses for advertising and the products. Most fast food companies will not let you use alternative products (i.e. Hunt's ketchup instead of Heinz); and you have to order the ingredients through them. So do your research before signing with one company or another.



For pizza, the individual stores still make up a large percentage of the market. Do not feel you have to be a franchise to compete. Just provide a better product and better service and people will still come through your doors.



For burgers, you almost have to be a franchise to even get noticed. If that is your calling, find one with terms you like. Look at the area and what burgers are not being sold. Then figure out why they are not in your area. Joe's Crab Shacks and Jack In The Box are not in my state, but they do appear on television ads. Those types of situations offer a chance to help you if you want to franchise those products.