TORONTO — Firehouse Subs is the fastest-growing sandwich brand in Canada (based on 2023 store count growth from ChainXY point-of-interest data) with no plans of slowing down. The brand announced its 100th restaurant opening last week in Medicine Hat, Alta.
In 2024 alone, Firehouse Subs has opened 30 restaurants across Ontario, B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick with plans to open 40 total by the end of the year. It all started in 2015 with the brand’s first locally owned franchise restaurant in Oshawa.
“We couldn’t be more proud to serve Canadians coast-to-coast thanks to our accelerated growth in Canada,” says Mike Hancock, president of Firehouse Subs. “Our success is rooted in our amazing local and community-focused franchisees who are committed to serving incredible hot subs, delivering heartfelt service to guests and supporting local communities through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.”
In addition to the brand reaching the milestone of opening 100 restaurants, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded a record-breaking $1 million worth of lifesaving grants to first responders across Canada in 2024.
Firehouse Subs is committed to supporting the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada, which has awarded 369 grants worth more than $4.1 million to fund critical equipment for local heroes and public safety organizations. Guests interested in supporting the mission of the Foundation can purchase recycled five-gallon pickle buckets for a $3 donation, donate spare change at the register or “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar.
