Firehouse Subs franchise for sale
A Firehouse Subs franchise for sale means buying a restaurant that's already open from its owner. Before the sale closes, Firehouse Subs has to approve the buyer.
Buying a Firehouse Subs franchise from its owner
- Fee to transfer
- The fee is 50% of the fee, which is half the then-current initial franchise fee.Between existing owners, it's $1,500. Item 6, 2026 FDD
- New owners bought in 2025
- 88; There were 72 in 2023 and 100 in 2024.; Across 1,249 franchised units, the figure is 7%. Item 20, 2026 FDD
- Firehouse Subs may purchase it first
- Yes.It holds a right of first refusal under the terms you offer. Item 17, 2026 FDD
- It's you who signs
- Not the seller's old terms, but the agreement now in force. Item 17, 2026 FDD
- Instead, a new Firehouse Subs
- Opening one costs $405,350 to $875,950 in total. Item 7, 2026 FDD
Before Firehouse Subs approves a sale, here's what it asks
- The seller has to pay every amount owed and meet the non-compete covenants.
- A release must be signed by the seller.
- The buyer has to qualify, and a written assignment or transfer agreement is required.
- Signing the then-current franchise agreement and guaranty is required of the buyer.
- Refurbishment, renovation and modernization of the restaurant are required unless the franchisor agrees otherwise.
- Training must be completed by the buyer's personnel.
- The transfer fee must be paid, and requirements for corporate or partnership documents must be met.
Sales to new owners of Firehouse Subs units
| Year | Units transferred |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 100 |
| 2025 | 88 |
These counts appear in Item 20 of the FDD, which also names owners who sold or left during the last year and gives their contact details. Before you make an offer, call a few of them.
Where to find a Firehouse Subs franchise for sale
No units on the market are listed in the FDD. Business brokers and listing sites are ways owners sell. Ask Firehouse Subs's franchise team as well whether an owner near you is selling.
Pricing is up to the seller. Compare the price with the $405,350 to $875,950 cost of opening a new Firehouse Subs, and ask for profit and loss statements covering three years.
Every figure here comes from the 2026 Firehouse Subs Franchise Disclosure Document, under Items 6, 17 and 20. Firehouse of America LLC filed it with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
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Buying a Firehouse Subs franchise from its owner?
One franchise attorney can check the transfer terms and the agreement you would take over. Send your details and they will contact you.