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Firehouse Subs co-founder Chris Sorensen dies at 65 in Jacksonville
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Chris Sorensen, co-founder of Firehouse Subs, has died at the age of 65; before his restaurant career, he was a professional guitarist and firefighter.
- Sorensen and his brother Robin founded Firehouse Subs in 1994 in Jacksonville, starting with less than $100 in their accounts and initially serving hot dogs before their signature subs gained popularity.
- Chris was instrumental in designing the unique interiors of Firehouse Subs locations, featuring custom murals honoring local fire and police services, and acted as the chain’s unofficial archivist.
- The Sorensen brothers established the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in 2005, which has awarded over $118 million in grants to first responder departments across the U.S. and Canada.
- Firehouse Subs was sold in 2021 for $1 billion to Restaurant Brands International, expanding to more than 1,200 locations nationwide.
