Our Franchisees will tell you

that it all comes down to 

Return On Investment

At Penn Station East Coast Subs, success is measured through the Return on Investment of our franchisees. We have created a system with unparalleled operational support. Our growth model ensures maximum brand recognition and purchasing power, which further enhances the success of our franchisees.

   2012 Franchise Business Review - Top 50 Winner!

Ranked as one of the top Franchise Opportunities in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2011.

Acknowledged as one of the top Movers and Shakers by Fast Casual in its 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011Annual Movers and Shakers Listing.

Recognized nationally in 2010 for best temperature of food as well as best taste or flavor and in 2009 as one of the Top Ten Restaurant Chains in customer service by Sandelman & Associates in their Quick Track Research Program,

Our Franchisees will tell you that it all comes down to Return On Investment

At Penn Station East Coast Subs, success is measured through the Return on Investment of our franchisees. We have created a system with unparalleled operational support. Our growth model ensures maximum brand recognition and purchasing power, which further enhances the success of our franchisees. 2012 Franchise Business Review - Top 50 Winner! Ranked as one of the top Franchise Opportunities in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2011. Acknowledged as one of the top Movers and Shakers by Fast Casual in its 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011Annual Movers and Shakers Listing. Recognized nationally in 2010 for best temperature of food as well as best taste or flavor and in 2009 as one of the Top Ten Restaurant Chains in customer service by Sandelman & Associates in their Quick Track Research Program

Qualifications

We’ve developed a strategy proven over Twenty Seven years that supports our Franchisees.

Our Franchisees have a passion for the restaurant industry and all embrace a commitment to growing and enhancing the Penn Station brand.

Our best candidates have investment capital in place and are driven to build profitable Penn Station restaurants utilizing our proven system.

We require the full time operating partner to have a minimum of 3 years restaurant management experience.

Why Penn Station?

Some reasons why Penn Station East Coast Subs is the choice of restaurant industry veterans.

Return on Investment

It’s about your profits. Our solid (and growing) top line sales drive an even more important number, bottom line profits (ROI).

Success Rate

Invest with a restaurant company that has an astounding 99+% success rate!* 

*Based on 238 Penn Station restaurants in operation. Since we began franchising in August 1987, we've had only 2 restaurants close and not reopen. Any Penn Station restaurants that were successfully relocated by franchisees from the original location to a new location and one restaurant re-acquired by us were not considered as closed restaurants for this purpose.

Experienced and Stable Management

The leadership of Penn Station has over 160 years of combined restaurant experience.

Extensive Focus on our Franchisees

Our primary corporate focus is assisting our Franchisees to maximize profitability. There are only 2 corporate owned restaurants; therefore we’re able to provide you unparalleled support.

Financial Reporting

Each month we compile and analyze the financial data for all restaurants. We provide Franchisees with information to assess and scrutinize your success in comparison with all other restaurants in the system.

Operating Margins

We have negotiated national contracts with our vendors. Penn Station has chosen to forego profiting from vendor rebates, electing instead to have vendors lower costs to Franchisees.

Ownership Mentality

Our unique Managing Owner and General Manager program is the backbone of our system and provides the framework for instilling a true owner's mentality in every franchised restaurant.

Operations

Our proven systems focus on the quality of operations in all restaurants. Our Operating Manual defines systems, techniques and policies. This ensures all guests receive the same high quality dining experience on every visit while offering efficiencies that drive your profits.

Area Representatives

Penn Station Inc. employs 14 Area Representatives who provide hands on consulting for all restaurants. Representatives visit and consult with each restaurant a minimum of 8 times per year.

Food

Voted “Best of” in many publications: Best Sandwich, Best Fresh-Cut Fries, Best Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. View our Best Of page.

Menu Simplicity

Our well defined menu ensures operational simplicity allowing Franchisees to focus on quality, service, and cleanliness. This focus equates to greater profits.

Franchisee Communication

We’ve built a communication platform to ensure our Franchisees are constantly engaged. Our communication tools include: Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), Annual Franchisee Meeting, Monthly Penn Station Press, and the Outernet. Our FAC provides a forum for Franchisees to offer suggestions and input towards improving the system. Our Annual Franchisee Meeting is packed with useful and actionable information to help our Franchisees maximize their potential. Check out our testimonials.

Growth Opportunities

There are tremendous growth opportunities in select areas. Visit our territory page to see single and multi-unit opportunities.