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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar vs Firehouse Subs

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Firehouse Subs are full-service restaurants franchises. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar requires an investment of $2.4M – $7.1M while Firehouse Subs requires $405K – $1.6M. In terms of revenue, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar reports higher average unit revenue at $2.8M. Firehouse Subs has SBA lending data on file with a 11.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar A (Strongest tier) and Firehouse Subs A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$2.4M – $7.1M
$405K – $1.6M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$20K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.8M
$974KOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
11.1% (638 loans)
Total Units
1,545
1,291
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
2004
FDD Year
2024
2026