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Firehouse Subs® Restaurant vs Jimmy John's — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Firehouse Subs® Restaurant | Jimmy John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | N/A | B |
| Investment from | $405,350 | $206,200 |
| Total fees | 11% | 10.5% |
| Outlets | 1,291 | 2,777 |
| Lawsuits | 12 | 13 |
Firehouse Subs® Restaurant: what their numbers say
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Jimmy John's: what their numbers say
2025 AUVs: 2,581 restaurants, median $955,639, average $1,007,437. Excludes new, closed, multi-brand locations. No net income/expense data provided.
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