Miami, FL – March 31, 2023 – Josh Kobza, CEO of Restaurant Brands International (RBI),
today announced that Mike Hancock has been appointed President of Firehouse Subs, U.S.
and Canada.
“Throughout his 10 years with RBI, Mike Hancock has established himself as a leader who
builds strong teams, drives great business results and develops trust with franchisees and
restaurant owners,” said Josh Kobza.
“I also want to thank Don Fox who has been an excellent partner and has such an impressive
career in QSR over the last 40 years,” added Kobza. “Don will become Chairman of Firehouse
Subs and continue to be involved in the brand’s Public Safety Foundation.”
“I am very excited to take on this new opportunity. Firehouse Subs has a unique combination of
an incredibly strong brand, exceptional sandwiches, passionate franchisees, and an
unparalleled foundation that supports fire fighters and first responders across North America”
said Mike Hancock, President Firehouse Subs U.S. and Canada. “There is tremendous
opportunity to grow the brand and our mission across North America, and I’m looking forward to
working closely with our franchisees to make that happen.”
Mike Hancock has been with RBI for ten years, including leading development, franchising and
operations for Burger King in Europe and the United States, as Chief Operating Officer for Tim
Hortons in Canada and most recently as Chief Operating Officer for Firehouse Subs.
About Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs® is a restaurant chain with a passion for hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt
service and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994 by brothers and former
firefighters Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs is a brand built on decades of
fire and police service, hot and hearty subs piled high with high quality meats and cheeses and
its commitment to saving lives through the establishment of the non-profit Firehouse Subs
Public Safety Foundation®The founders are the real deal, and the brand is a family of
franchise operators who share their same passion for generously serving food and community.
Firehouse Subs is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI"), one of the
world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $35 billion in annual system-wide
sales and approximately 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the
world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – BURGER KING®, – TIM HORTONS®, – POPEYES®, and – FIREHOUSE SUBS®.
Enjoy more subs. Save more lives. To learn more, visit http://www.firehousesubs.com