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Firehouse Subs
FIREHOUSE SUBS has expended considerable time and effort developing a sandwich restaurant system specializing in serving large portion, steaming hot submarine-style sandwiches in a unique firehouse atmosphere and decor, at an economical price.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1994
Franchising Since:
1999
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
452
93.8%
Company-Owned Units:
30
6.2%
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Total Operating Units:
482
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
366
100%
In 20 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
366
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
128
2. Georgia
50
3. South Carolina
35
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$NR
Cash Investment:
$70-200K
Total Investment:
$200.3-385.7K
Average Total Investment:
$293K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$20K
Average Franchise Fee:
$20K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
3-5 Full-time, 15-20 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,600+
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
No
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
45
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads
