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Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo vs Firehouse Subs

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo and Firehouse Subs are full-service restaurants franchises. Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo requires an investment of $617K – $5.8M while Firehouse Subs requires $405K – $1.6M. In terms of revenue, Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo reports higher average unit revenue at $3.0M. Firehouse Subs has SBA lending data on file with a 11.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo A (Strongest tier) and Firehouse Subs A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$617K – $5.8M
$405K – $1.6M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$20K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.0M
$974KOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
11.1% (638 loans)
Total Units
1,480
1,291
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
2004
FDD Year
2026
2026