Who owns Firehouse Subs?
Firehouse Subs is owned by Restaurant Brands International (Canada, NYSE: QSR), which has owned the brand since 15 December 2021.[1] Firehouse Subs was founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida and was independent until 2021.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Restaurant Brands International Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1994–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇦 Canada, Toronto
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Jacksonville, Florida
- Founded
- 1994
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Quick-service restaurants › Burger & chicken chains
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: QSR TSX: QSR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs was founded in 1994 by two brothers who were both firefighters, and it donates equipment to first responders through a foundation funded by its restaurants. RBI acquired the chain in 2021 for about $1 billion. The foundation has granted hundreds of millions of dollars of equipment, which is unusually large for a restaurant chain of its size.
Ownership timeline of Firehouse Subs
- 2021 – present Restaurant Brands International [1] verified
Where Firehouse Subs sits in Restaurant Brands International
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Firehouse Subs?
The parent company of Firehouse Subs is Restaurant Brands International, a publicly listed company headquartered in Canada.
Is Firehouse Subs American or Canadian?
Firehouse Subs originated in the United States in 1994, but it is owned today by Restaurant Brands International, which is headquartered in Canada. So Firehouse Subs is an American-origin brand under Canadian ownership.
Since when has Restaurant Brands International owned Firehouse Subs?
Restaurant Brands International has owned Firehouse Subs since 15 December 2021.
Who owned Firehouse Subs before Restaurant Brands International?
Firehouse Subs was an independent company from its founding in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida until Restaurant Brands International acquired it in 2021.
Is Firehouse Subs still owned by Restaurant Brands International?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Firehouse Subs is still owned by Restaurant Brands International. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Restaurant Brands International Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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