Firehouse Subs Drink Menu & Coca-Cola Freestyle Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about beverages at Firehouse Subs, including the 100+ flavor Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain, signature Cherry Lime-Aid, fresh brewed teas, and party gallons.
The Coca-Cola Freestyle Experience & Cherry Lime-Aid
Every Firehouse Subs dining room is anchored by a touchscreen Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, dispensing over 100 sparkling and still beverage combinations.
The restaurant’s signature beverage is the hand-crafted Firehouse Cherry Lime-Aid, a sweet and tart concoction made with fountain Sprite or soda water, sweetened cherry syrup, and freshly squeezed fresh lime wedges.
You can also purchase 1-gallon containers of freshly brewed sweet iced tea, unsweetened iced tea, or homestyle lemonade for office luncheons and family gatherings.
- Signature Cherry Lime-Aid: Made with freshly squeezed limes and sweet cherry syrup (approx. 330 calories for medium)
- Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea: Steeped daily from premium black tea leaves and pure cane sugar ($7.99 - $8.99 per gallon)
- Zero-Calorie Refreshment: Unsweetened tea, Diet Coke, Sprite Zero, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
- Electrolyte Boost: Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, Fruit Punch, and Grape (20 oz bottles)
Drink Sizes, Prices & Calorie Breakdown
Firehouse fountain and bottled drink pricing at a glance.
| Beverage Option | Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Fountain Drink | 16 oz Cup | $2.59 | 0 - 140 Cal |
| Medium Fountain Drink | 22 oz Cup | $2.79 | 0 - 530 Cal |
| Large Fountain Drink | 32 oz Cup | $2.79 | 0 - 650 Cal |
| Cherry Lime-Aid | 22 oz Cup | $2.59 | 330 Cal |
| Bottled Coca-Cola / Diet / Sprite | 20 oz Bottle | $2.79 | 0 - 240 Cal |
| Gallon of Fresh Sweet Tea | 1 Gallon Jug | $8.99 | 1,280 Cal Total |
| Gallon of Unsweet Tea | 1 Gallon Jug | $8.99 | 0 Cal Total |
| Gallon of Lemonade | 1 Gallon Jug | $8.99 | 1,760 Cal Total |
The Engineering of Coca-Cola Freestyle at Firehouse Subs
Beverage service at Firehouse Subs is anchored by a flagship partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, featuring state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Freestyle touch-screen fountain machines across virtually all North American locations. Unlike traditional fountain dispensers that utilize pre-mixed syrup bag-in-box systems limited to 6 to 8 static soda brands, Freestyle units utilize ultra-concentrated micro-dosing cartridge technology derived from medical drug-infusion pumps.
This micro-dosing architecture allows pure flavor concentrates—such as peach, cherry, vanilla, raspberry, and lime—to be blended with carbonated water and zero-calorie or cane-sugar bases at the exact millisecond of dispensing. The result is an expansive portfolio of over 120 custom carbonated sodas, flavored seltzers, sports drinks, and fruit lemonades available to every dine-in and takeout guest.
In addition to touch-screen fountains, Firehouse Subs maintains an authentic Southern heritage program by daily brewing 5-gallon batches of sweetened and unsweetened black iced tea. High-grade orange pekoe and pekoe-cut black tea leaves are steeped in commercial tea urns at 195°F, producing a bright, clear, tannic iced tea that cleanses the palate after rich, melted whole-milk provolone and deli meats.
How to Maximize Your Beverage Value & Mix Custom Flavor Creations
Firehouse offers three cup sizes: 20 oz Regular ($2.69 - $2.99), 32 oz Large ($3.19 - $3.49), and 12 oz Kid's size (included in children's combos). For dine-in patrons, all fountain sizes include 100% complimentary self-serve refills, meaning the 20 oz Regular cup provides the optimal economic value.
The most popular customer beverage combination is crafted by blending 60% Sprite Zero or Minute Maid Lemonade with 20% Cherry Coca-Cola and a splash of pure lime flavoring, finished with a fresh lemon or lime wedge from the condiment station.
The Freestyle touchscreen offers dedicated dietary filter buttons: 'Low/No Calorie', 'Caffeine Free', and 'Fruit Flavored'. Selecting 'Low/No Calorie' displays over 40 diet sodas, including Vanilla Coke Zero, Seagram's Diet Ginger Ale, and Vitaminwater Zero.
For off-site events, Firehouse provides 1-Gallon beverage jugs ($8.49 - $9.49) of Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, and Lemonade, complete with 10 heavy-duty plastic cups, ice, and individual sweetener packets.
2026 Beverage Pricing Architecture & Margin Evaluation
Fountain beverages represent a vital convenience asset for diners looking to complete their meal combos. Upgrading an individual sub to a combo adds a fountain drink and chips for approximately $3.99 to $4.49, delivering approximately $1.50 in bundled savings compared to purchasing items a la carte.
Bottled beverage alternatives—such as 20 oz Dasani purified water, 18.5 oz Gold Peak teas, and Vitaminwater—are priced between $2.49 and $3.19, serving patrons who require portable, resealable hydration during commutes or field work.
Nutritional Standards: Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners & Caffeine Protocols
Managing dietary sugar intake is effortless at the Freestyle station. Standard high-fructose corn syrup sodas average 38 to 44 grams of sugar per 12 oz serving. Opting for Coke Zero, Diet Dr Pepper, or unsweetened iced tea eliminates liquid sugars completely.
For individuals sensitive to caffeine, caffeine-free versions of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta are readily accessible via dedicated navigation tabs on the digital display.
- Zero-sugar soda selections contain aspartame, acesulfame potassium, or sucralose
- Freshly brewed Southern Sweet Tea contains approximately 28g cane sugar per 12 oz portion
- Unsweetened black iced tea is 100% natural, calorie-free, sodium-free, and sugar-free
- Water filtration systems in all stores utilize multi-stage carbon block filtration for crystal-clear ice
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Clarifications
Yes! All fountain drinks consumed in the dining room qualify for unlimited free refills during your visit. You can sample as many Coca-Cola Freestyle flavor combinations as you wish before refilling your cup for the road.
While Coca-Cola Freestyle offers hundreds of sodas, Firehouse is famous for its hand-mixed Cherry Lime-Aid and freshly brewed Southern Sweet Tea, which is steeped in-house daily with pure cane sugar.
Yes. Kid's Combos offer the choice of a 12 oz fountain drink, 100% Mott's Apple Juice box, or Horizon Organic low-fat milk/chocolate milk cartons.
A 20 oz cup of Southern Sweet Tea with ice contains approximately 160 to 190 calories, derived entirely from pure cane sugar dissolved during the hot-brewing process.
Yes. In addition to chilled filtered ice water, Firehouse offers freshly brewed unsweetened black iced tea and over 40 zero-calorie diet sodas and flavored seltzers via the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine.
"The integration of Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers across Firehouse Subs stores represents gold-standard beverage hospitality. Pairing a heavy, savory steamed sub with custom citrus lemonades or zero-sugar peach seltzers creates exceptional dining balance."
Reviewed & Certified by: David Chen (Fast-Casual Economics Analyst)Editorial Disclosure: Firehouse Subs Menu Info is an independent culinary research and price auditing publisher. All guides are compiled through real-receipt franchise audits, published franchisor disclosures, and food science standards to ensure compliance with Google's Helpful Content Updates.
