NEW RESTAURANT OPENING IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

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Construction is underway on a Firehouse Subs in Springdale, with an end-of-July target to open at 4914 Elm Springs Road. In addition to being the first Firehouse Subs in Springdale, it's the first Arkansas location to sport the brand's new Community Design layout, which, according to a news release, "features a repositioned ordering area, a designated space for Rapid Rescue To Go orders and a new back-of-the-house layout with a more efficient flow for crew members." The franchisees are Audie White, a former Russellville police officer who has lived in Springdale for the last 15 years, and Jason Steele, a former Springdale firefighter. They own six other Firehouse Subs outlets: two in Fayetteville and four in the greater Tulsa area. They're looking to hire 25-30 employees to fill part- and full-time crew shift members, shift leader and management positions "with positive, energetic and dedicated individuals," according to a news release. Apply online via Indeed or Monster; interviews with potential applicants will take place at the new Springdale site while restaurant training will be at a neighboring Fayetteville location.