How much does a Firehouse Subs 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 Subs franchise owners make?

Firehouse Subs 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 Subs franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Firehouse Subs scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Firehouse Subs franchise

Quick Service Restaurant / Sandwich · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

Investment

$405,350–$1,577,750

Total fees

11% of sales

Outlets

1,291

Closure signals

9 ceased, 6 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 page is blank in provided excerpts; no financial performance representations disclosed. No AUV, no income, no revenue data provided. Complete omission of any earnings claim.

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)

2025: 6 terminations, 15 non-renewals, 9 ceased other reasons; 30 total exits from ~1,249 outlets.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Firehouse Subs franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Firehouse Subs 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 Subs franchise owners make?: Firehouse Subs 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 Subs franchise failure rate?: 2025: 6 terminations, 15 non-renewals, 9 ceased other reasons; 30 total exits from ~1,249 outlets.
Is a Firehouse Subs franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Firehouse Subs scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 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 Subs or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.