Penn Station East Coast Subs is a fast-casual sandwich franchise built on craveable flavor, operational discipline, and a franchisee-first mindset. The brand exists to turn customer love for grilled-to-order subs, fresh-cut fries, and deli-done-right classics into repeat visits and growth for franchise owners. Penn Station’s food is made fresh, right in front of the customer, using real ingredients and bold flavors that feel indulgent and authentic.
Recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the most profitable franchises for the past five years, Penn Station leverages its core menu of grilled subs, deli-style cold classics, fresh-cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and catering to drive revenue across lunch, dinner, late-night, and group dining occasions. This multi-daypart relevance allows franchise owners to leverage Penn-Station’s operating model to maximize sales opportunities throughout the day.
The company prioritizes franchisee success by investing in a robust field operations team, disciplined marketing, an award-winning training program, and a modern technology stack. Franchise owners benefit from comprehensive onboarding, ongoing performance guidance, and a support structure designed with unit-level economics in mind. This owner-centric approach reinforces a culture where franchisees are true stakeholders in the brand’s long-term success.
With more than 320 locations across the United States, Penn Station has grown steadily while maintaining a strong neighborhood presence in markets throughout the Midwest and beyond. The brand is consistently recognized on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list and is regarded as one of the fastest-growing sandwich franchises in the US by Franchise Times.
Penn Station is privately held and led by a leadership team that blends the perspective of former franchise owners with deep industry expertise. The team combines leaders who bring more than 20 years of Penn Station experience and institutional knowledge with fresh thinking from executives recruited from leading fast-casual and franchise organizations. This balance of longevity and outside insight creates a stable, reliable organization that continues to evolve while staying grounded in the principles that drive franchisee success.
Contact: Jane McPherson
Phone: 513-474-5957 EXT 107
Email: [email protected]
Established: 1985
Number of Outlets: 321
Initial Fee: $25,000
