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Firehouse Subs co-founder and Jacksonville firefighter Chris Sorensen dies at 65
Action News Jax • • business
Key Points:
- Chris Sorensen, co-founder of Firehouse Subs, passed away at the age of 65; he and his brother Robin started the sandwich shop in 1994 in Jacksonville.
- The brothers grew Firehouse Subs into a national chain with about 1,200 restaurants, culminating in a $1 billion sale to Restaurant Brands International in 2021.
- Both Chris and Robin Sorensen had backgrounds as firefighters and maintained a strong commitment to public service through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which has awarded over $110 million in grants to support first responders.
- Chris Sorensen is survived by his wife Kirsten, children, grandchildren, and sister Cecily Sorensen, who was a longtime communications executive at Firehouse Subs.
- The Jacksonville community mourns the loss of Sorensen, recognizing him as a local legend and influential figure in both business and public safety.
