Firehouse Subs is a fast-casual sandwich franchise founded by firefighters, with nearly 1,300 U.S. locations. The brand is owned by Restaurant Brands International and is known for hot specialty subs, a public safety foundation, and steady unit growth across the eastern and southern United States.
What's in the Firehouse Subs Clearly Report™
An easy-to-understand breakdown of the Firehouse Subs Franchise Disclosure Document — built so you can evaluate the opportunity in an afternoon, not a weekend.
- All 23 FDD Items, summarized. The fees, the obligations, the legal history, the territory rules — translated out of legalese.
- Item 19 financial performance, decoded. What Firehouse Subs actually discloses about unit-level revenue, costs, and profitability.
- Total cost to open. Not just the $405K – $1.6M range — the line items that make up those estimates, including recommended working capital.
- Downloadable Research. Keep track of questions you have, notes you make, and download a copy of your transcript with Clara — all in your Workspace.
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