How much does a Firehouse Subs® Restaurant 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® Restaurant franchise owners make?

Firehouse Subs® Restaurant 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® Restaurant franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Firehouse Subs® Restaurant scores N/A on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 12 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Firehouse Subs® Restaurant franchise

Quick Service Restaurant - Submarine Sandwiches · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

N/ADisclosure 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

Is Firehouse Subs® Restaurant worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	11% of sales	steeper than 80% of sandwich & sub shops franchises
Startup cost	from $405,350	cheaper than most (median $436,176)
Closure rate	0.7% of outlets	better than most (median 1.2%)
Disclosed lawsuits	12	more litigious than 82% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not provided in FDD excerpts submitted.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

9 ceased operations (2025); 6 non-renewals (2025); recent transfers suggest ownership changes.

Legal history (Item 3)

12 matters disclosed.

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Firehouse Subs® Restaurant franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Firehouse Subs® Restaurant 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® Restaurant franchise owners make?: Firehouse Subs® Restaurant 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® Restaurant franchise failure rate?: 9 ceased operations (2025); 6 non-renewals (2025); recent transfers suggest ownership changes.
Is a Firehouse Subs® Restaurant franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Firehouse Subs® Restaurant scores N/A on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 12 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Firehouse Subs® Restaurant or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.