Did you grow up feeling like everyone had the same name as you? You might have been one of those kids in class who had to go by their first name and their last initial because there were several of you in the same homeroom. According to the Social Security Administration, Michael has been the most popular boys’ name in the United States 44 times since 1949. On May 6, 2026, the name’s popularity will pay off. To help roll out the new Steak & Cheese Melt, Firehouse Subs will give every person named Mike a free sub. No catch, and there are a lot more free sandwiches than you may think.
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Firehouse Subs Will Treat Every Mike, Michael, and Other Derivatives to a Free Sub
According to a release, Firehouse Subs will offer a free sub to anyone named Mike, Michael, Mikey, Miguel, Michelle, Michele, or Michaela. Yep, that’s a lot of free subs. The new Seak & Cheese Melt is made with flame-seared USDA Choice prime rib, melted provolone, brown-sugar-caramelized onions, and bell peppers on the special Firehouse Subs top-cut roll. The sandwich packs an impressive 42 grams of protein.
Firehouse Subs CEO Mike Hancock loves his name and his subs, so why not let all the other Michaels out there give it a shot?
“We’re proud of this sub – the prime rib, the caramelized onions, the top-cut roll. Once people try it, we think it earns its place among the best steak subs out there,” he said in a news release. “Sharing it with every Mike in America felt like a great way to kick things off.”
This offer is good only on May 6, 2026. You must have a valid ID with the qualifying name at the time of redemption.
Firehouse Subs is more than just a sandwich shop; it’s backed by a good cause.
“A portion of every purchase at Firehouse Subs benefits the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, which provides lifesaving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety organizations across the country. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $107 million to local first responders across North America,” per the news release.
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