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At a Glance
Products & Services: Submarine sandwiches
Number of Locations: 520
Total Investment: $178.38K - 625.8K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 1995
About Firehouse Subs
Brothers Chris and Robin Sorenson, both former firefighters, opened their first Firehouse Subs restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994, and began franchising the concept just a year later. Each Firehouse Subs franchise is decorated with a firefighting theme, with a menu that features hot and cold subs and salads.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 491 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2011 | 388 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2010 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2009 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $178,376 - $625,801
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. Training restaurant : 6 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Agency field support
Franchise Ranking History
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