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Firehouse Subs
Submarine sandwiches
Firehouse Restaurant Group operates and franchises Firehouse Subs sandwich shops in over 25 states. The chain offers a variety of hot and cold sub-style sandwiches, as well as soups, salads, and sides. Brothers and fire fighters Robin and Chris Sorensen started Firehouse Subs in 1994 after gaining popularity as firehouse cooks. In 2005, the chain created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, life-saving equipment and educational opportunities to first-responders.
2011 AllStar Rank: 90
2010 AllStar Rank: 39
2009 AllStar Rank: 30
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: 39
2009 AllStar Rank: 30
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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AllStar Rank:
60
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Firehouse Subs
3410 Kori Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
800-388-3473
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 1997 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 15 - 20 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2012 | 466 | 0 | 29 |
| 2011 | 450 | 0 | 29 |
| 2010 | 373 | 0 | 29 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Costs
| Total Investment | $200,300 - $385,675 |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | |
| Liquid Capital | $80,000 - $100,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor has relationships with banks and secondary lending sources
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
60
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Firehouse Subs
3410 Kori Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
800-388-3473
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Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.
Firehouse Restaurant Group operates and franchises Firehouse Subs sandwich shops in over 25 states. The chain offers a variety of hot and cold sub-style sandwiches, as well as soups, salads, and sides. Brothers and fire fighters Robin and Chris Sorensen started Firehouse Subs in 1994 after gaining popularity as firehouse ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 950 |
| Executives: | Robin Sorensen, Co-Founder and Co-CEOChris Sorensen, Co-Founder and Co-CEOMeg Rose, Director Company Operations |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Arby'sSubwayQuiznos |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
60
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Firehouse Subs
3410 Kori Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
800-388-3473
