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America's favorite sandwich chains

Firehouse Subs scored particularly well in the service and convenience categories.
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Consumer favorite Firehouse Subs scored particularly well in the service and convenience categories. Firehouse has taken steps recently to make its kitchens more efficient and its food more delivery-friendly.

SandwichService & HospitalityUnit Appearance & AmbianceFood & BeverageConvenience & TakeoutValueOverall Score
Firehouse Subs71.2%59.0%61.3%65.3%52.0%60.7%
Newk's Eatery69.2%59.5%60.3%65.2%51.9%60.2%
McAlister's Deli67.0%54.6%57.9%60.6%45.7%56.4%

Source: Technomic Ignite consumer data; scores represent the percentage of respondents who strongly agree with the statements, on a scale of 1 to 5.

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