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Firehouse Subs vs Subway — which franchise is the better buy?

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Firehouse SubsSubway
Disclosure honestyFF
Investment from$405,350—
Total fees11%—
Outlets1,29119,502
Lawsuits1284

Firehouse Subs: what their numbers say

Item 19 not provided in FDD excerpts. No earnings claims or net income estimates disclosed.

Subway: what their numbers say

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor does not disclose past/projected franchisee income or outlet financial performance.

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