Firehouse Subs

  • Firehouse of America, LLC
3410 Kori Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32257
  • (887) 877-8330 / (904) 886-8300
  • (904) 886-2111 (Fax)

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

Operating Units

Franchised Units 452 93.8%
Company-Owned Units 30 6.2%
Total Operating Units 482 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 366 100.0% In 20 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 366 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Florida 128
Georgia 50
South Carolina 35

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member Yes
Franchisee Association? 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
Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Jacksonville, FL Final Training 2 Weeks
Various Regional Centers 6 Weeks
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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%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3-5
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 15-20
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,600+
Preferred Site Types Strip Center
Encourages Conversions No
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth N/A
General Business Experience N/A
Specific Industry Experience N/A
Formal Education N/A
Psychological Profile N/A
Personal Interviews N/A
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 0 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 90
USA Yes, All United States
Canada No
Overseas No
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Request Information for Firehouse Subs

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