A national sandwich chain plans to open a new location in Killeen, according to public filings. The restaurant is slated to occupy 4300 Clear Creek Rd., Suite 140, inside 1st Calvary Plaza, with construction scheduled to be completed by December 2026.
Franchise growth in Central Texas
The planned Killeen store will be operated by franchisee Thomas Densmore, who has expanded his Firehouse Subs footprint in the region over the past several years. Public records show Densmore opened his first Firehouse Subs in Wichita Falls in 2017 and later launched a Lawton, Oklahoma, location with a drive-thru in 2020. Additional build-outs listed in filings include sites in Stephenville and Temple, making Killeen the latest addition to that portfolio.
"hot, steamed subs"
What the chain offers and community ties
Firehouse Subs is known for its signature hot sandwiches and a menu that includes items like the Hook & Ladder and the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket, along with salads, sides and a build-your-own sub option. The chain also operates a nonprofit arm, the Public Safety Foundation, which supports first responders.
Why this matters locally
For Killeen residents and customers at Fort Cavazos nearby, the addition of a national quick-service option represents both convenience and competition in the local dining market. The new location joins a broader pattern of Firehouse Subs expansion across Texas: the state is home to nearly 135 locations, the second-highest total in the nation, according to recent coverage tracking the brand's growth.
- Address: 4300 Clear Creek Rd., Suite 140, 1st Calvary Plaza
- Construction completion: December 2026 (planned)
- Franchisee: Thomas Densmore (operator of multiple regional locations)
Next steps and public information
News outlets attempting to confirm an exact opening date reached out to the franchisee but had not received a response by press time. The company and its franchisees typically announce grand opening details on social media channels and through local media when timelines firm up.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Planned address | 4300 Clear Creek Rd., Suite 140 (1st Calvary Plaza) |
| Estimated construction end | December 2026 |
| Franchisee background | Previously opened locations in Wichita Falls, Lawton (OK), Stephenville and Temple |
The development underscores continued restaurant-chain investment in Central Texas and offers Killeen residents another quick-service choice in the growing retail corridor along Clear Creek Road.
