Getting Started

Once this form is completed, a member of the Franchise Development Team will contact you to discuss the best sandwich franchise opportunities in your area. Following that, we will email you the web link for your confidential online application.

Once you've completed the application to own a franchise, we will send instructions on how to download and review the "Franchise Disclosure Document" (FDD). This allows thorough due diligence, as it includes a detailed investment breakdown, financial performance, P&L's for company-owned/operated locations, fee structure, and the names and numbers of all our franchisees.

Typically held twice a month on Fridays, franchise candidates are invited to Firehouse Subs Headquarters in Jacksonville, Fl. You may also be offered to participate in our Virtual Discovery Experience as an alternative to traveling to our Headquarters.  You’ll learn our history, get further insight on our supportive infrastructure, learn each department’s role, and so much more. 

Regardless of background or experience, every candidate is then required to work in one of our training restaurants for two days. This self-directed time provides immense insight into what is required to own and operate a Firehouse Subs franchise.

You will work closely with the field support team and an independent Real Estate Broker to identify sites of interest within the area or areas that you have secured the development rights to.  Upon submission of a site package for any sites you have an interest in, Firehouse Subs Real Estate Team will make an approval decision.  When approved, you will work with the field support team and Real Estate Broker to negotiate lease terms with the property owner.  Once your final lease has been reviewed and approved by our Real Estate Team, you are free to execute your lease.