# Firehouse Subs

> Firehouse Subs is a fast-casual restaurant chain built by two firefighter brothers who steam their meats, decorate every store like a fire station, and route a slice of each sale to the first responders who inspired the brand. From a single Jacksonville storefront opened in 1994 with less than $100 in the bank, it has grown to more than 1,300 locations and a Public Safety Foundation that has donated over $100 million in lifesaving equipment.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- **Founders:** Robin Sorensen (Co-Founder), Chris Sorensen (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~8,600 employees system-wide (corporate and restaurant staff)
- **Products:** Hot Specialty Subs, Hook & Ladder Sub, Catering & Party Platters, Firehouse Rewards & Mobile App, Online Ordering & Delivery
- **Notable:** Grew from one store in 1994 to more than 1,300 locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada and international markets, Public Safety Foundation surpassed $100 million donated and 7,100+ grants to first responders by its 20th anniversary in 2025, Acquired by Restaurant Brands International in 2021 for roughly $1 billion

## Products & services

- **Hot Specialty Subs** — Premium meats and cheeses steamed and served on toasted sub rolls; the signature category the brand is known for.
- **Hook & Ladder Sub** — The signature sandwich - smoked turkey breast, honey ham, and melted Monterey Jack with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
- **Catering & Party Platters** — Sub platters, box lunches and hot trays for events, offices and gatherings.
- **Firehouse Rewards & Mobile App** — Loyalty program and app for ordering ahead, earning points and redeeming rewards.
- **Online Ordering & Delivery** — Ordering via the website, app and third-party partners including DoorDash and Grubhub.
- **$3 Pickle Bucket** — Empty five-gallon pickle buckets sold to guests, with proceeds benefiting the Public Safety Foundation.

## Achievements

- Grew from one store in 1994 to more than 1,300 locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada and international markets
- Public Safety Foundation surpassed $100 million donated and 7,100+ grants to first responders by its 20th anniversary in 2025
- Acquired by Restaurant Brands International in 2021 for roughly $1 billion
- Reached 1,000 locations by July 2016
- Opened its first international location in Zurich, Switzerland in June 2023

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Public Safety Foundation marked 20 years with more than $100 million donated to first responders.
- **2025-08** — Renewed franchise development incentives to accelerate U.S. unit growth.
- **2025-01** — Reported roughly $1M average unit volume with positive same-store sales.

## Links

- Website: https://firehousesubs.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firehouse-subs
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/FirehouseSubs
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firehousesubs/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/firehousesubs

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Last updated: 2026-08-13