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Firehouse Subs

2012 Franchise 500
#96
At a Glance

Products & Services: Submarine sandwiches

Number of Locations: 417

Total Investment: $200.3K - 385.68K

Founded: 1994

Began Franchising: 1995

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 388 0 0 29
2010 360 0 0 28
2009 340 0 0 30
2008 310 0 0 30
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $200,300 - $385,675
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

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,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Agency field support

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #96 (2012), #113 (2011), #113 (2010), #90 (2009), #134 (2008),
Fastest-Growing: #74 (2012), #97 (2011), #74 (2010), #54 (2009), #72 (2008),