Firehouse Subs

$FSRBF500 #74
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwiches: Submarine
Locations1,291
Franchisee Count893
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$405,350
Item 7 Midpoint$640,650
Item 7 High$875,950
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open11
ParentRestaurant Brands International Limited Partnership
PE / Investor3G Capital, Inc.
Founded1994
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business32
Began Franchising1995
HQJacksonville, FL
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(877) 887-8330
Email
FDD IssuedMarch 25, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Firehouse of America, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Firehouse Subs® Restaurants, which are sandwich restaurants specializing in serving large portion hot submarine style sandwiches in a unique fire-fighting atmosphere at an economical price.

Franchisees are required to purchase a point-of-sale system, back-office technology, and other specified computer systems, including a security system and music streaming components.

Firehouse of America, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Firehouse Subs® Restaurants, which are sandwich restaurants specializing in serving large portion hot submarine style sandwiches in a unique fire-fighting atmosphere at an economical price.

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