TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) will acquire Firehouse Subs for $1 billion.
Since 2010, Firehouse Subs has increased its number of restaurants to 1,200. Additionally, its system-wide sales reached roughly $1.1 billion for 2021.
“Firehouse Subs is a special brand with a talented team, impressive culture and community focus that resonates with guests and closely aligns with our core values at RBI,” says José Cil, CEO of RBI. “We see tremendous potential to accelerate U.S. and international growth at Firehouse Subs with RBI’s development expertise, global franchisee network and digital capabilities. We’re excited to welcome the Firehouse Subs team to the RBI family and to continue our ambitions dream of building the world’s most loved restaurant brands.”
“At Firehouse Subs, we’re united in our commitment to and passion for hearty and flavourful food, heart-felt service and public safety,” says Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs. “Joining the RBI family of brands provides an energizing opportunity to assist more communities, not only across the U.S. and Canada, but around the globe.”
