Firehouse Subs Coming to Tollgate Marketplace

BEL AIR, MD — Firehouse Subs will be coming to the Tollgate Marketplace in Bel Air in 2017.

The fast-casual eatery specializes in hot and cold subs piled with freshly cut deli meats and cheeses plus all the fixings. It also offers salads and sandwiches under 500 calories.

After signing a lease Wednesday for a 3,000-square-foot space next to Noodles & Company, Firehouse Subs anticipates opening in April 2017, according to shopping center owner Retail Properties of America.

As with all Firehouse Subs locations, the decor will pay tribute to the local fire department. The franchise was started in 1994 by a pair of firefighter brothers, Chris and Robin Sorensen, in Florida.

Since then, more than 1,000 Firehouse Subs have opened in North America.

According to management at Tollgate Marketplace, building upgrades have been a draw for the shopping center in Bel Air, located at the intersection of US 1 and MD 24.

"Our façade improvements, along with the addition of Ulta, have increased the center's visibility and we look forward to continuing to bring additional, high-quality national and regional tenants to the community," Leasing Manager Jerry Taylor said in a statement.

"The addition of Firehouse Subs speaks to the strength of our fast-casual and restaurant tenants at Tollgate Marketplace and we are excited to welcome them to the center," Taylor said.

The nearest Firehouse locations currently are in Timonium, Owings Mills and Westminster.

Firehouse Subs will be located at 615 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air. See the menu.

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