Firehouse Subs® Opens 1,500th Restaurant in Texas

August 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firehouse Subs® has officially opened its 1,500th restaurant. The landmark location reflects the brand's continued growth across the United States and internationally.

Spearheading the opening is franchisee Chad Fulkerson, an Air Force veteran who transitioned into the restaurant industry following his military service. A Firehouse Subs franchisee for 12 years, Chad is opening his third restaurant with the brand in Abilene and his son, Hunter is following in his father's footsteps as he is preparing to open his first Firehouse Subs restaurant.

“Opening the 1,500th Firehouse Subs restaurant is an extraordinary honor,” said Fulkerson. “I'm incredibly proud of my team and grateful for the support I've received from the Firehouse Subs leadership team throughout this journey. As I celebrate my third restaurant with the brand, I'm humbled by the opportunity to continue growing with a company that is committed to serving communities and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs like my son, who is now beginning his own journey with Firehouse Subs.”

“1,500 restaurants have us fired up for many reasons,” said Mike Hancock, President of Firehouse Subs. “We love serving the best hot sandwiches in the industry, and we couldn't be more excited about the growth of our Public Safety Foundation. Our restaurants and guests have funded more than $115 million in lifesaving equipment for first responders. Every new restaurant means we can do even more for the people who protect those communities.”

A portion of every purchase at Firehouse Subs benefits the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which provides lifesaving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety organizations across the country.

SOURCE Firehouse Subs

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