Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc. in Gulfport, Pinellas County, United States | Restaurant

In 1994, Firehouse Subs was founded by brothers Robin and Chris Sorensen, members of the Jacksonville, Florida fire department. As the frequent cooks for their stationhouse, they quickly gained a reputation for fighting hunger with the same success (and passion!) that they fought fires. After countless compliments, the brothers decided to take their culinary talents to a larger audience.
They spoke with financial advisors, friends, and family members. Finally, they scratched together enough money to open their first Restaurant. Word spread like â?? well, wildfire â?? and soon people were lined up out the door to try this little shop with the smoking good food.
And an emerging American legend was born