FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Firehouse Of America.
Based on 2021 FDD · 10 filings in corpus
This page is using 2021 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Firehouse Of America franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $22K – $99K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $20K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Firehouse Of America requires a total initial investment of $22K to $99K (midpoint approximately $60K), with an initial franchise fee of $20K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (6% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
Firehouse Of America does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
Firehouse Of America operates approximately 1,115 franchised units.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2021 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about Firehouse Of America, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a Firehouse Of America franchise ranges from $22K to $99K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Firehouse Of America charges a 6% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for Firehouse Of America is $20,000.
There are approximately 1,115 Firehouse Of America franchise locations as of 2023.
Profit data for Firehouse Of America is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
SBA loan default rate data for Firehouse Of America is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Firehouse Of America franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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