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Firehouse Subs co-founder dies after building beloved American sandwich chain with brother
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Chris Sorensen, co-founder of Firehouse Subs, died. He and his brother founded the sandwich chain in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994 with less than $100, and it grew to approximately 1,200 locations. The chain operates as a franchise system across the United States.
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