These streaks of light are commonly called shooting stars or falling stars. Although they are most often seen at night, especially bright meteors can be seen during daylight. The photo at right shows a meteor in the sky over Quebec, Canada on an early November morning.
It usually takes anywhere from $115,000 to $220,000 to start a Subway franchise. Occasionally, with larger restaurants, the cost can run up to $250,000. One of the first expenses is the initial franchise fee of $15,000. This fee covers the cost of using the Subway name and is generally non-refundable.
1 The total investment needed to begin operating a restaurant will range from around $316,100 to $2.66 million. 2  Starting costs include a $50,000 initial franchise fee (it can be less when the term of the franchise agreement is under 20 years).