Firehouse Subs

[cowzrul]

If the heat wasn't killing us we would still be outside doing our drive-thru play during lunch. I refuse to hurt any of my people due to the heat index we have been running. Anyway, I have ate at Jimmy Johns, Firehouse, Jersey Mikes, Subway and Quizno's. I would say my two favorite are Firehouse Subs and Jersey Mikes. The only thing I don't like about Firehouse is all the sauces. I believe MWC has growth potential but location is key. If Jersey Mikes on Air Depot had better access/parking they would be doing much better.

 

[soonerwings]

I believe MWC has growth potential but location is key. If Jersey Mikes on Air Depot had better access/parking they would be doing much better.

Agreed. It's hard to find real estate over there that has adequate parking which is essential when you need to push high volumes of product. Granted, Campus Corner doesn't have much parking either but I've been wondering if all the foot traffic around that area would make up for it.

 

[cowzrul]

Falcones and Calico Joes both failed in MWC because of location IMHO. I think I have been back to Norman three times since I graduated so I can't speak to the area as much as I can MWC. If you do pursue a store in MWC drop me a line, I know some people who could shed some light on traffic patterns and growth potential.

 

[mugsy]

Firehouse subs are IMO quite good for fast food. All my experience was in valdosta, GA and Gainesville, FL and the 4-5 stores I have dined at were uniformly good. One of the stores had what I call the Holy Grail of Coca-Cola machines - it allowed diners to custom order/mix their soft drinks. It was sort of like a high-tech juke box for drinks. That would wow diners but I've was told it is very expensive. The store that had it was a corporate owned/run store - I guess they aren't all franchises. Good luck with your business plans.

 

[RidgeHunter]

I've eaten at the one in Fayeteville a few times. Es k for a chain joint. Would not go out of my way to eat at one.

 

[R. Johnson]

You like Zaxby's over Raisin Canes? I was stationed in GA for a while and never really developed the affinity for that place that most people out there seemed to have. However, I did take a liking to Bourbon whiskey, good cigars, and real sweet tea while I was out that way.

No. I prefer Cane's to Zaxby's, but I quite enjoy Zaxby's. Also, I lied. Cheeburger Cheeburger is my favorite restaurant in these parts.

 

[n8thegr8]

I was stationed in GA for a while and never really developed the affinity for that place that most people out there seemed to have.

I'm the same way with Braums. I don't see the big deal, I'd much rather have dairy queen

 

[Larry Morgan]

MMmm, hook and ladder. Their ham is delicious. Pretty pricey for a sub.

 

[R. Johnson]

I'm the same way with Braums. I don't see the big deal, I'd much rather have dairy queen

Seriously? To me Dairy Queen is like the Go Bots of ice cream.

 

[inactive]

Firehouse is OK. Better than Subway, about Lenny's or Quizno's or Jimmy Johns level. Not as good as Jersey Mike's.

The draw to Firehouse is they have tons of hot sauces to try on the sub. Like, 40 or 50 I think last I saw. Kinda cool.