Jacksonville, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has officially opened its 1,400th restaurant, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s continued expansion across the U.S. and internationally. The new Clearwater, Fla., restaurant reflects the brand’s growth trajectory as franchisees continue to expand within the Firehouse Subs family.
The Clearwater restaurant is owned and operated by Colin Means, a Tampa, Fla.-area franchisee whose journey reflects the opportunities Firehouse Subs provides. Means began his career with the brand at 21 years old as a team member. Over the next several years, he worked his way up to general manager before becoming a franchisee in 2020, during the height of the pandemic. Today, at 32, he owns five Firehouse Subs restaurants across Pinellas County, with a sixth location opening in Seminole, Fla., this December and plans for further expansion in 2026.
“Reaching our 1,400th restaurant is an exciting milestone that showcases the energy and dedication of our franchisees and team members,” says Mike Hancock, president of Firehouse Subs. “However, this is just the start. Momentum is building quickly, and we’re thrilled about the growth story that will be unfolding for Firehouse Subs over the next several years.”
Firehouse Subs was founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Fla., and is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc., one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant companies. RBI owns Burger King®, Tim Hortons®, Popeyes® and Firehouse Subs®. For more information, https://www.firehousesubsfranchising.com/.
SOURCE: Firehouse Subs