Question 1

How does Firehouse Subs compare to Smalls Sliders in cost?

Accepted Answer

Firehouse Subs requires a minimum investment of $379K compared to $1.3M for Smalls Sliders. Firehouse Subs's franchise fee is $20K while Smalls Sliders's is $35K.

Question 2

Which franchise has more locations, Firehouse Subs or Smalls Sliders?

Accepted Answer

Firehouse Subs has 1,248 total units while Smalls Sliders has 21 total units.

Question 3

What are the FranchiseLens scores for Firehouse Subs and Smalls Sliders?

Accepted Answer

Firehouse Subs has a FranchiseLens score of 68/100 and Smalls Sliders scores 68/100. These scores reflect analysis of 100+ metrics from each franchise's FDD.

Investment Range	$379K – $1.4M	$1.3M – $2.0M
Franchise Fee	$20K	$35K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Total Locations	1,248	21
FranchiseLens Score	68/100	68/100
Litigation (3yr)	6 cases	0 cases
Territory Type	Protected	Protected
Growth Trend	+1.7% CAGR (3yr)	+51.8% CAGR (3yr)

Investment Range	$379K – $1.4M	$1.3M – $2.0M
Franchise Fee	$20K	$35K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Total Locations	1,248	21
FranchiseLens Score	68/100	68/100
Litigation (3yr)	6 cases	0 cases
Territory Type	Protected	Protected
Growth Trend	+1.7% CAGR (3yr)	+51.8% CAGR (3yr)

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Firehouse Subs vs Smalls Sliders

Firehouse Subs vs Smalls Sliders