Firehouse Subs
Subs- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#58 Ranked #78 last year
- Initial investment
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$190K - $1.1M
- Units as of 2022
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1,221 4.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Firehouse Subs
- Industry
- Food
- Related Categories
- Submarine Sandwiches, Sandwiches
- Founded
- 1994
- Parent Company
- Restaurant Brands Int'l. (RBI)
- Leadership
- Don Fox, CEO
More from Firehouse Subs
BECOME PART OF OUR FIREHOUSE SUBS® FAMILY
OPEN A SANDWICH FRANCHISE WITH ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S FASTEST GROWING RESTAURANT BRANDS
As a leader in the fast casual sandwich industry, the demand for our uniquely-prepared Specialty Subs is blazing a trail across the country, opening up fast casual food opportunities in new and existing markets. With our strong brand identity, exceptional franchisee relationships, and passionate executive team, Firehouse Subs franchises are perfectly poised for development with the right investor.
WHAT WE ASK IN RETURN
- 1. Minimum of $80k to invest
- 2. Credit score of 650+
- 3. Strong inner drive for excellence
- 4. Devotion to your Firehouse Subs business
- 5. Motivated and community-minded
- 6. Must love subs!
Why Firehouse subs is a fit for you
Featuring second-to-none sub sandwiches and a commitment to the communities they serve, Firehouse Subs is a daily affirmation that serving good food and doing good belong together.
Our Way Beats Their Way
Spreading Like Wildfire
Operational Excellence
Powerful Marketing
Community Service
Extensive Training
RECENT AWARDS
- 2017 Community Partnership Award - Oshawa Firehouse Subs - Oshawa Fire Services
- 2017 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Award - Franchisees David and Rebecca Allen, Addison and Bloomington, IL - Office of the Secretary of Defense
- 2017 Top Caterers in Charlotte, NC - ezCater
- 2017 Golden Image Award of Distinction - Public Relations Programs - Firehouse Subs H2O for Heroes
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1995 (27 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 206
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 1,221 (as of 2022)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Firehouse Subs franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Initial Investment
- $189,574 - $1,065,350
- Net Worth Requirement
- $350,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000 - $150,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 10% off first-unit franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 6%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 3%+
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Firehouse Subs has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 336 hours
- Classroom Training
- 32 hours
- Additional Training
- Training restaurant
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 15-20
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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