Firehouse Subs FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Firehouse Subs' 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $405,350–$1,577,750, against $379,650–$1,396,100 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$379,650
$405,350
+$25,700 (+6.8%)
High end of range
$1,396,100
$1,577,750
+$181,650 (+13.0%)
Full range
$379,650–$1,396,100
$405,350–$1,577,750
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $405,350–$1,577,750, against $379,650–$1,396,100 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
1,248
1,291
+43 (+3.4%)
Firehouse Subs reports 1,291 outlets in the 2026 FDD, up 43 from 1,248 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Firehouse Subs provided an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
6%
6%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 6% of Gross Sales between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Firehouse Subs franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Firehouse Subs states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $405,350–$1,577,750, against $379,650–$1,396,100 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $379,650 to $405,350 (+$25,700 (+6.8%)) and the high end moves from $1,396,100 to $1,577,750 (+$181,650 (+13.0%)).
How many locations does Firehouse Subs have?
The 2026 FDD for Firehouse Subs reports 1,291 outlets in Item 20, against 1,248 in the 2025 filing — 43 more.
Did Firehouse Subs change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Firehouse Subs state a standard royalty of 6%.
Does Firehouse Subs disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Firehouse Subs provided an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.