Firehouse Subs
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Sandwiches: Submarine
Hot Subs. Heroic Purpose
Join a brand that serves bold flavors and saves lives.
AUV for Top 25% of Traditional Development Restaurants, 2024$1,702,397from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units1,291from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994 by firefighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs grew from a single sub shop driven by a passion for hearty food and heartfelt service into a thriving brand. Its mission extends beyond the restaurant to deliver bold flavor and care to every community served. A portion of every purchase supports the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which provides lifesaving equipment to first responders.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Firehouse Subs is ranked number one in food taste and flavor and community support among sub sandwich chains with 200 or more units. Franchisees benefit from a proven, step-by-step operational process and strong brand support. Cash incentives are available for qualified first responders, veterans, and multi-unit area developers.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
AUV for Top 25% of Traditional Development Restaurants, 2024
$1,702,397
88 or 34% of the Restaurants in the top quartile met or exceeded these results in 2024 in the US. A new franchisee’s results may differ from the represented performance. Please see our 2025 U.S. Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 19 for additional information. All figures are represented in USD.
- Total investment
- $379,650–$795,600
- Franchise fee
- $20,000
- Cash Required
- $150,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Firehouse Subs provides a step-by-step process for everything from opening a restaurant to building a sub, ensuring there is always a clear path and strong support system for owners.
Ideal candidate
Firehouse Subs is seeking driven, people-focused individuals who are passionate about great food and committed to supporting the mission of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.