Firehouse Subs

Sandwiches

Sandwich chain with firefighter theme and steamed subs

Headquarters

Jacksonville, Florida

Founded

1994

Ownership

subsidiary

Website

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Parent Company: Restaurant Brands International(QSR)

Key Metrics (2024)

Unit Count

1,250

Average Unit Volume

$1.05M

System Sales

$1.20B

Detailed Metrics

2024

Average Unit Volume

Source: Franchise analysis

$1.05M

Franchise Fee

Source: FDD

$20K

Initial Investment (Max)

Source: FDD

$942K

Initial Investment (Min)

Source: FDD

$220K

Royalty Rate

Source: FDD

System Sales

Source: Company reports

$1.20B

Unit Count

Source: RBI reports

1,250

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Detailed Metrics

2024

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