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Firehouse Subs
3410 Kori Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32257


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Business Description

FIREHOUSE SUBS has expended considerable time and effort developing a sandwich restaurant system specializing in serving large portion, steaming hot submarine-style sandwiches in a unique firehouse atmosphere and d�cor, at an economical price.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1995

Franchising Since:  1995

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

235

87.7%
Company-Owned Units:3312.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
268
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:268100%In 10 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
268
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida121
2. Georgia32
3. South Carolina26

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Cash Investment:$200-386K
Total Investment:$200-386K
Average Total Investment:$293K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3-5 Full-time, 15-20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,400+

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:N/A
General Business Experience:N/A
Specific Industry Experience:N/A
Formal Education:N/A
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 45
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Jacksonville, FL Final Training2 Weeks
2. Various Regional Centers6 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 90

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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