Firehouse Subs Charts Next Stop
Just over a month after announcing it would open over 500 units in Brazil, Firehouse Subs is on its next voyage—this time to Australia. Over the next 10 years, the brand plans to open 165 restaurants in Australia, working with the multibrand franchisee Retail Food Group (owner of Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery,…
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