Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station Named One of America’s Top Sandwich Chains by USA TODAY Readers We’re proud to share that Penn Station has been voted the #3 sandwich restaurant in the U.S. in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! This national recognition is a testament to what makes Penn Station special—grilled-to-order subs, fresh-cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and a team committed to craveable quality every day. In a country where half of Americans eat a sandwich every day, it means the world to be ranked among the best. Thank you to our loyal fans, team members, franchise owners, and everyone who continues to support and grow the Penn Station brand. https://lnkd.in/eXPDMNH9 #PennStationSandwiches #USATODAY10Best #Top3SandwichShop #FranchiseSuccess #RestaurantExcellence #CraveConfirmed #PennStationProud

QSR Magazine did a great story about how Penn Station is celebrating 40 years in business with the launch of Penn Station Rewards—a new way to say thanks to the loyal fans who’ve supported us for four decades. Check out the QSR Magazine story: https://lnkd.in/gZf_QcuB #40YearsOfPennStation #PennStationRewards #GrilledToCrave #ThankYou

We were thrilled to welcome Scott Greenberg as keynote speaker at our Annual Meeting. Scott guided a thoughtful and energizing conversation on what it truly takes to operate successful restaurants today—spotlighting not just execution, but the mindset and leadership that drive long-term results. Scott's keynote struck a chord across the room, reinforcing that success isn’t just about great food—it’s about great leadership. He also reminded us that our franchise community is building something truly special with an amazing culture, customer-centric discipline and remarkably craveable food. #Franchising #Leadership #PennStationSubs #TheWealthyFranchisee

Congratulations to John Doyle – a 2025 Rock Star in Franchising! Franchise Business Review has named Penn Station East Coast Subs franchisee John Doyle to its prestigious list of 2025 Franchise Rock Stars, recognizing standout multi-unit owners across the country. John’s journey with Penn Station began in 1988 with a single shop in Sharonville, OH. Fast forward 36 years, and he’s grown his footprint to 10 thriving locations across Ohio—most recently opening in Cleves in June 2024. What sets John apart? His passion for craveable food, his investment in team development, and his commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience every day. He exemplifies what it means to be a Penn Station franchise owner and a leader in the franchising community. We’re proud to celebrate John’s well-earned recognition as a Multi-Unit Owner Rock Star! #FranchiseRockStars #PennStationSubs #FranchiseLeadership #MultiUnitFranchise #FBR2025 #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseBusinessReview #PennStationFranchise #LeadershipInAction #FoodServiceLeadership https://lnkd.in/gSAnnSkA

Celebrating 40 Years, 320+ Stores, and a Future Full of Opportunity! Last week, we gathered with our incredible franchise owners and their teams to celebrate Penn Station’s Annual Meeting — and what a milestone it was. With over 320 restaurants and 40 years of craveable success under our belts, this year was all about honoring our past and paving the way for the next 40 years. At the annual meeting, we shared strategies fueling our future growth, connected franchise owners with our amazing vendor partners, and even played a (very hot!) round of golf. The temps were high, but our spirits were higher — and let’s just say we were so fired up, we didn’t even break a sweat. 🔥 Below is a photo of our fearless leaders — Jeff Osterfeld, Craig Dunaway, and Lance Vaught with a big 40th birthday cake. They continue to guide the Penn Station brand with vision and heart. Also pictured are a few of our golfing franchise owners, team members and vendor partners who not only braved the heat in style but also celebrated with us. Thank you to everyone who made the week so memorable. Here’s to the road ahead — bold, flavorful, and full of opportunity. #PennStationSubs #40YearsStrong #FranchiseFamily #AnnualMeeting #CraveAndConquer

🚨 Now Open in Gastonia, NC! 🚨 Join us in celebrating the grand opening of a new Penn Station East Coast Subs in South Gastonia—led by multi-unit franchise owner Eric Fairbanks and Managing Owner Sait Bocanegra Perez! This marks Eric’s eighth location in the greater Charlotte metro area, and his newest restaurant features a converted bank building with a convenient to-go order window for drive-up pickup. It’s the perfect blend of location, convenience, and crave-worthy food. Hats off to Eric and Sait for their continued growth and commitment to operational excellence. As we celebrate 40 years of Penn Station in 2025, this opening is another step toward our aggressive growth plan—including a goal to reach 500 locations in five years. #PennStationSubs #FranchiseOpportunity #GastoniaNC #RestaurantOpening #MultiUnitFranchise #CraveCreated #CharlotteEats #PennStation40Years #NowOpen

For the 9th consecutive year, Penn Station has been recognized as one of the top organizations in the country for employee training and development, earning a spot on Training magazine’s 2025 Training APEX Awards list! A huge congratulations to our incredible operations and training teams—and a special shoutout to Lance Vaught, Penn Station’s President, and Matt Hoffman, Director of Training, who accepted the award on behalf of the brand and are featured here representing our system with pride. We also want to recognize the franchise owners operating our 320 restaurants across the country. For over 40 years, they have road-tested every training initiative and provided invaluable feedback to continuously improve our programs. Their partnership and dedication to developing strong teams and restaurant excellence have made this recognition possible. Training is more than a process at Penn Station—it’s a cornerstone of our success and a key ingredient in our crave-worthy culture. #PennStationProud #TrainingAPEX #EmployeeDevelopment #FranchiseExcellence #TeamPennStation #TrainingRecognition #LeadershipInAction #40YearsOfCrave

We’re Hiring! Penn Station East Coast Subs is looking for an exceptional Digital Marketing Manager to join our team at our Cincinnati headquarters. If you have restaurant industry experience and a passion for digital storytelling—we want to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who: ✅ Knows how to build crave-worthy campaigns ✅ Understands how to drive engagement across paid, owned, and earned channels ✅ Believes digital marketing should be distinctive, relevant, efficient, and effective This is an incredible opportunity to join a growing brand with bold goals and big heart. Apply now or tag someone who’d be a perfect fit! #Hiring #DigitalMarketingJobs #RestaurantMarketing #CincinnatiJobs #PennStationSubs #MarketingCareers #DigitalWithImpact

Greg Goddard, Franchise Owner of 17 Penn Station East Coast Subs locations across Northern Kentucky and Cleveland, joined Jon Curl—popular host of Jon Jon & Friends on Cincinnati’s Kiss 107.1— for a great conversation about subs, success, and family. Greg was celebrating Penn Station being named Best Cheesesteak in Cincinnati for the 15th year and Best Fries in Cincinnati by CityBeat, and shared what makes the brand—and the business—so special. Greg has been with Penn Station for 13 years. After starting on the corporate team, he was so inspired by the unit-level business opportunity that he transitioned into franchise ownership four years ago. Since then, he’s grown his portfolio and his passion—both for the Penn Station brand and for raising his four kids with a front-row seat to entrepreneurial hustle. Pictured in studio with Greg are his wife Abby and their four children—Nash, Ford, Vale, and Lark—making it a true family moment on air. The kids even shared their favorite Penn Station experiences: squeezing lemons for fresh-squeezed lemonade and slicing potatoes for our famous fresh-cut fries—two things they love doing most with their dad in the restaurant. Whether he’s building teams, serving customers, or mentoring future franchise owners, Greg brings a contagious enthusiasm for the business. His story is a great example of how the Penn Station model empowers individuals to build lasting, rewarding careers from the ground up. #RestaurantFranchise #PennStationProud #BestInCincinnati #SmallBusinessOwner #JonJonAndFriends #Kiss1071 #LocalSpotlight

Penn Station’s marketing practice is evolving—rooted in data, driven by personalization, and focused on connecting with customers in ways that fuel growth. At this year’s Restaurant Leadership Conference, our SVP of Marketing, Jane McPherson, shared how brands can build deeper relationships by understanding customer behavior, identifying opportunity, and delivering tailored experiences that drive results. We’re committed to using best-in-class strategies to meet our guests where they are and keep Penn Station top of mind—and top of crave. #PennStationSubs #MarketingInnovation #CustomerExperience #GrowthStrategy #RestaurantLeadership #Personalization