FDDIndex 20 brands · 10 reports · last run 2026-09-03 13:13

Subway vs Firehouse Subs

Subway (2026)Firehouse Subs (2026)
Total initial investment$263,000 – $630,000$405,350 – $875,950
Initial franchise fee$15,000$20,000
Royalty8% of total gross sales
Advertising fund4.5% of total gross sales
Item 19no representationNone $973,809
Units18,773 (2025)1,291 (2025)
Net change, latest year-72943

Every figure is cited on the brand pages. This is a summary of a public filing, not legal advice.