Information Technology Engineer Opens Second LA Firehouse Subs

LADERA HEIGHTS, CA — A former information technology engineer is opening the second Firehouse Subs in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The fast-casual restaurant will open at Wateridge Center at Ladera Heights, 5035 W. Slauson Ave. in Unit E.

It's the 27th Firehouse Subs location in the greater Los Angeles area, and it's under the ownership of Firehouse Subs franchisee Gaurav Sandhu. It's the first Firehouse Subs for Gaurav and his business partner and father, Rajpal Sandhu.

Gaurav is coming to the hospitality industry after a career in Information Technology. He was an early fan of Firehouse Subs when it expanded to Southern California, and has been looking forward to sharing the brand’s hot and hearty subs and dedication to public safety ever since.

“I am really passionate about being a part of Firehouse Subs, and the opportunity to help grow the brand as I serve my community,” Gaurav said. “This is a new and exciting chapter that I’ve been working towards for a long time, and I couldn’t be more honored that I’m finally able to introduce Firehouse Subs to new guests in Ladera Heights.”

The Los Angeles Firehouse Subs restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

People can order subs online through the Firehouse Subs app or website, or by calling-in phone orders or takeout service at the counter inside. Third-party delivery and in-house catering services are also offered to accommodate occasions of all sizes, from office meetings to family gatherings.

Firehouse Subs was founded by former firefighting brothers, with restaurants styled to honor the founding family's fire and police service donated from fire departments.

Gaurav is dedicated to sharing the brand’s commitment to giving back through Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which has granted more than $1.3 million in California. A portion of every sale at any Firehouse Subs in the U.S. benefits the foundation, allowing it to achieve its mission of providing life-saving equipment, funding and education to first responders and public safety organizations across the country.

The new Westside location boasts a custom, hand-painted mural by Chief Mural Artist Joe Puskas, featuring a scenic overlook in Ladera Heights and local firefighting heroes. Since the opening of the first Firehouse Subs in 1994, Puskas and his team have painted more than 1,190 murals from his studio at Firehouse Subs Headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla.

In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment and educational opportunities to first responders and public safety organizations. The 501(c)(3) Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted more than $55 million to hometown heroes in 49 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Each restaurant recycles five-gallon pickle buckets, available to guests for a $3 donation to the Foundation. Donation canisters on register counters explain the nonprofit’s mission and collect spare change, while the Round Up Program allows guests to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar. All funds raised benefit the Foundation.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this article stated the franchise owner was an aerospace engineer. That information provided by the public relations contact was incorrect.