Firehouse Subs Brings Back A Fan-Favorite Sandwich After 8 Years

After a long absence from the Firehouse Subs menu, a fan-favorite is coming back! Firehouse Subs is bringing back a fan favorite favorite after an 8 year absence. The King’s Hawaiian Pork & Slaw Sandwich is returning due to popular demand. It’s only available for a limited time at participating locations according to EatThis,NotThat!. The sandwich consists of slow-smoked pulled pork, melted pepper jack cheese, tangy slaw, sweet mustard sauce, and mayo on a toasted King’s Hawaiian bun.

Firehouse Subs will also be donating a portion of the sandwich’s sales to the Hawaii Disaster Fund. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation will help provide “lifesaving equipment and resources to first responders and those affected by the devastating wildfires in Lahaina and Maui this summer” per a press release. Yosef Hojchman, Chief Marketing Officer for Firehouse Subs said “We’re thrilled to deliver a sandwich they’ve been asking for while also giving back to those impacted in the Hawaii wildfires, because we know our guests share our passion for supporting local communities.”

Social media lit up with the announcement of the sandwich’s return with one Instagrammer saying “Absolutely the BEST SANDWICH EVER!!” and another adding “8 years has been TOO LONG.” The chain has also introduced a new Tropical Cherry Lime-Aid in original, sparkling, zero sugar, and sparkling zero sugar varieties as well as bringing back its popular Pepperoni Meatball Sub and new Smokin' Triple Stack Sub earlier this year.

Inflation isn’t just a problem at the pump. It’s also affecting how much you pay for your favorite fast-food meals here in the Carolinas. The company Pricelisto finds that the price of those fast-food meals increased by about 13% last year. There are still deals to be found but Wendy’s isn’t one of those places.

According to Pricelisto, Wendy’s is officially the most expensive fast-food chain in the nation. Need an example? While a Big Bacon Classic Combo will set you back $11.11. Fortunately, there are still deals to be found. McDonald's has decreased its menu prices by 5% and the price of Burger King’s Whopper is 27 cents less than last year.

Check out the top prices for fast food places around the Carolinas!

Wendy’s is now the most expensive fast-food chain in the nation. More specifically, prices went up 35 percent due to inflation last year.

Chick-fil-A had the second highest price increase of the year at 15.6 percent. The average meal costs $4.65. This is likely because the price of chicken has gone up 17 percent.

A bucket of fried chicken, has an average menu price of $14.45—an increase of 4.77 percent. 

The average item price is currently $4.34. An increase of 2.57 percent from last year.

Good news! The price of ground beef is down. Because of that, McDonald's decreased its menu prices by 5 percent in 2022.