Firehouse Subs vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Firehouse Subs runs $351K–$667K. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $4K.
Firehouse Subs
$351K–$667K
total investment
Investment Difference
$4K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Firehouse Subs | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $351K–$667K | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.5% | Firehouse Subs |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.0% | 2.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $300K | Firehouse Subs |
| Liquid Capital | $80K | $100K | Firehouse Subs |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.0 yr | 13.7 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Firehouse Subs Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $351K–$667K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $850K
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Investment totals are close — $4K apart at the midpoint. The deciding factors here are royalty rate, franchise support, and which category fits your market. Firehouse Subs has the lower royalty (6.0%).