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Firehouse Subs is an American fast casual restaurant chain founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen that specializes in submarine sandwiches. It is a subsidiary ...

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Firehouse Subs is a fast-growing, mission-driven submarine sandwich chain executing aggressive franchise expansion under...

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Industry Fast Food Chains
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5 recent developments
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Firehouse Subs Overview

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Firehouse Subs is an American fast casual restaurant chain founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen that specializes in submarine sandwiches. It is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International, which also owns Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Hortons. The brand operates over 1,345 locations open with hundreds more in the works.

Strategic Profile

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The brand achieved the strongest net restaurant expansion year in more than a decade in 2025. In March 2026, Firehouse Subs launched development incentive programs offering up to $150,000 per restaurant for qualified franchisees, with parent company RBI projecting 150-200 net new units annually by 2028 in the US and Canada—representing approximately half of all RBI's net new units in the region. Based on recent Technomic Insight consumer data, Firehouse Subs was named the No. 1 brand in the restaurant industry that "Supports Local Community Activities" for the fourth consecutive year.

Competitive Landscape

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Firehouse Subs competes with Jimmy John's Franchise, Charley's Philly Steaks, Little Caesars, Garbanzo Fresh Mediterranean, and Uncle Maddio's Pizza among 68 identified competitors. The brand differentiates through its firefighter heritage, distinctive themed restaurant design, and community-focused positioning anchored by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. As a rapidly expanding RBI subsidiary with significant capital backing, Firehouse Subs competes directly with established submarine sandwich chains and premium QSR concepts for franchise development capital and customer wallet share.

Industry Context

Firehouse Subs operates in Fast Food Chains.

Key facts

Founded: 1994 · Headquarters: Jacksonville, US

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  • Through the first six weeks of 2026, seven restaurants opened across North America, strengthening presence in key growth markets including Cincinnati, Louisville, Victoria, Toronto, and Long Island.
  • In February 2026, the brand launched the Chicken 'N' Cheddar Rancher Sub, its first new permanent menu item in three years, with nationwide availability beginning March 2, 2026.
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Recent developments

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  • June 20262026 Firehouse Subs Roadshows concluded across eight North America markets to align franchisees on strategic growth
  • April 2026Sixth downtown Toronto location opening at 14 York Street with aggressive Canadian expansion targeting 60-70 new restaurants
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Jimmy John'sFast-casual submarine sandwiches→Charley's Philly SteaksPhilly cheesesteaks and grilled sandwiches→SubwayQuick-service submarine sandwich franchise→Jersey Mike'sPremium submarine sandwiches and subs→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Firehouse Subs do?+
Firehouse Subs is an American fast casual restaurant chain founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen that specializes in submarine sandwiches. It is a subsidiary ...
What is Firehouse Subs's Cyborg Score?+
Firehouse Subs has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Firehouse Subs's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Jimmy John's, Charley's Philly Steaks, Subway, Jersey Mike's. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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