Firehouse Subs restaurants have popped up throughout eastern Washington and northern and southern areas of the state, but for the first time in franchise history, a Firehouse Sub has opened in King County. <\/p>\n
According to first-time Firehouse Subs franchisee Travis Leistiko, there are more to come.<\/p>\n
Located in Covington near Planet Fitness and Kohl’s, the fast food restaurant officially opened in late April, and Leistiko says its opening day went above and beyond.<\/p>\n
“It was crazy busy. The Friday we opened exceeded my expectations,” said Leistiko. “The weekend was even bigger. We’re a new restaurant so people were understanding about any mistakes and we’ve re-made subs, given out cards to people.”<\/p>\n
Firehouse Subs offers hot sub sandwiches, both custom and specialty, which include Italian, meatball and Jamaican jerk turkey. The menu also has salads, chips, and Coca-Cola products and there are catering options as well.<\/p>\n
Like all Firehouse Subs, the Covington shop is decorated with firefighter decor and a custom-made mural along the wall.<\/p>\n
“My daughter actually sketched out the mural which was then sent to the artist Joe Puskas,” Leistiko said of the mural, which depicts his three children doing their favorite activities — specifically soccer, fishing and reading a book. The background of the painting shows a view of Mt. Rainier from Lake Sawyer and the foreground has a #78 firetruck from the Covington fire station.<\/p>\n
Another unique aspect of Firehouse Subs is its commitment to having a portion of every purchase given to first responders and public safety organizations through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which provides safety and life-saving equipment and resources throughout the United States. For Leistiko, he said this aspect of the franchise makes him feel attached to his previous career in healthcare and medicine.<\/p>\n
“As a respiratory therapist of 25 years at Harborview Medical Center, where I worked with countless EMTs and firefighter personnel, the commitment to supporting local heroes through Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is my favorite thing about the brand,” said Leistiko. “When I realized I could fulfill my dream of owning my own sub shop, while still supporting first responders, it was a no-brainer to me to join the Firehouse Subs family.”<\/p>\n
According to Leistiko, he has agreed to further develop the franchise to three areas throughout King County though he hasn’t decided on where. “I’m open to anywhere really, but I do love Southcenter,” Leistiko said of the Tukwila shopping area.<\/p>\n
As for his favorite sub, Leistiko says that it changes every day. “I especially like the Cajun Chicken and my wife loves the Hook and Ladder,” he said.<\/p>\n
The Covington Firehouse Subs is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week and is located at 16929 SE 270th Place, Suite 106.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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