How much does a FIREHOUSE franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $405,350–$1,577,750, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do FIREHOUSE franchise owners make?

FIREHOUSE discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a FIREHOUSE franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FIREHOUSE scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 11 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a FIREHOUSE franchise

Quick Service Restaurant - Sandwich Shop · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$405,350–$1,577,750

Total fees

11% of sales

Outlets

1,291

Closure signals

9 ceased, 6 terminated

Lawsuits

Is FIREHOUSE worth it? How it compares to 12 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	11% of sales	steeper than 75% of sandwich & sub shops franchises
Startup cost	from $405,350	cheaper than most (median $464,700)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.7% of outlets	better than most (median 1.2%)
Disclosed lawsuits	11	more litigious than 69% of peers

Benchmarked against every sandwich & sub shops franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not provided in FDD excerpts. No financial performance representations disclosed.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Low terminations/closures; growth in system, transfers increasing suggesting sales activity.

Legal history (Item 3)

11 matters disclosed.

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FIREHOUSE franchise — frequently asked

How much does a FIREHOUSE franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $405,350–$1,577,750, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do FIREHOUSE franchise owners make?: FIREHOUSE discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the FIREHOUSE franchise failure rate?: Low terminations/closures; growth in system, transfers increasing suggesting sales activity.
Is a FIREHOUSE franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FIREHOUSE scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 11 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35581-202603-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with FIREHOUSE or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.