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Firehouse Subs® Restaurant vs McAlister's — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Firehouse Subs® Restaurant | McAlister's | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | N/A | B |
| Investment from | $405,350 | $910,175 |
| Total fees | 11% | 7% |
| Outlets | 1,291 | 572 |
| Lawsuits | 12 | 4 |
Firehouse Subs® Restaurant: what their numbers say
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McAlister's: what their numbers say
2025 data: 477 traditional franchises. Top quartile averaged $2.75M net sales, bottom $1.14M. 44% achieved or exceeded system average of $1.87M.
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