Why Choose Our Sandwich Shop Franchise

At Firehouse Subs, we live by the motto:

Our Subs Save Lives®

Our founders built Firehouse Subs from a family legacy of entrepreneurship and service – and a love of great food! Our sandwich shop franchises serve communities hearty portions of flavorful food, including our signature hot, specialty subs. Customers come back time and again for our fresh sandwiches, unique branding, and friendly customer service.

Helping Our Communities

Since our founding in 1994, we’ve grown from a single location in our hometown of Jacksonville to include nearly 1,300 restaurants in the United States, Canada, and the Puerto Rico. To us, operating a business is about more than just offering good products – it’s about doing good in our community. Over the years, our Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted over $75 million to first responders and other public safety organizations in the United States, as well as over $2.5 million to organizations across Canada.

If you’re looking to enter the fast-casual or QSR sectors, becoming a Firehouse Subs franchise owner couldn’t be a better opportunity. Read on to learn more!

Your Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunity

You’ve got a lot of options when it comes to franchising in the QSR sector. It won’t take long to see why Firehouse Subs is unlike any other sandwich shop franchise.
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Smart Economics

With an AUV of $1,342,585 for 2023* at our top quartile of restaurants, it’s easy to see that Firehouse Subs has what it takes to be a profitable investment. We provide you with the best-in-class training, resources, and support you need to turn our proven business model and outstanding brand recognition into a thriving business.

Commitment to First Responders

At Firehouse Subs, we know that first responders and veterans have the natural leadership skills we look for in franchise owners. We consider it a privilege to do whatever we can to help them continue their legacies of service and build businesses in their communities. To make sub sandwich franchise ownership more accessible to them, we’re pleased to offer $100,000 cash to all first responders and veterans who’d like to franchise with us.

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Purpose-Driven Branding

Supporting local communities and offering heartfelt customer service is core to the operating philosophy of Firehouse Subs. Our Firehouse Subs Public Safety foundation uses funds raised in the restaurant to grant equipment needed by public safety foundations and local communities.

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Strong Economics and Compelling Paybacks

When you’re considering a franchise opportunity, it’s important to know you’re putting yourself in the best position possible to succeed financially. Firehouse Subs offers franchisees a brand with strong unit sales, a labor-light model, and relatively low space footprint, as well as CAPEX drive potential for fast paybacks and compelling financial returns.

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