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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Penn Station East Coast Subs Powers Through 2025 with New Openings, Value-Driven Franchise Incentives, and National Recognitions Fueling Brand Momentum
CINCINNATI, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual sandwich franchise known for its craveable variety of grilled-to-order subs, deli done right classics, fresh-cut fries, and hand-squeezed lemonade, is celebrating an exceptionally strong start in 2025, capturing the attention of consumers and franchisees. Franchise and People Development Penn Station continues to prioritize people development as a core focus of the company. Following a successful summer conference, the message to franchisees was clear: Penn Station is committed to their long-term success, equipping them with the tools, training, and motivation to grow. Evidence of that commitment is already taking shape midyear with new openings in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Gastonia, North Carolina; and Massillon, Ohio with more expansion planned in Crown Point, Indiana and Independence, Kentucky. To further support expansion, Penn Station is offering an exclusive incentive for new franchisees: six months royalty-free and 50% off the franchise fee to prospects who sign a multi-unit development agreement in an eligible area. All this momentum aligns with the brand's 40th anniversary milestone, a year defined by growth, innovation, and renewed energy. "For over 40 years, Penn Station East Coast Subs has grown with passionate entrepreneurs who share one mission: serve highly craveable sub sandwiches with integrity and genuine hospitality," said Penn Station President Lance Vaught. "That commitment remains strong, and this year's progress reflects the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers. We're excited to keep building on this positive trajectory through 2026." Commitment to Franchisees and Consumers Building on four decades of success, Penn Station is doubling down on delivering an unbeatable guest experience, craveable quality at an accessible price, while equipping franchisees with powerful tools to drive traffic and protect profitability. Driving this momentum is the launch of the Penn Pairs Value Menu, featuring three fan-favorite small subs paired with fresh-cut fries for $7.99 for a limited time. Franchise owners are also seeing benefits associated with Penn Station's new app, rewards program, and customer relationship management marketing campaigns. Early results indicate that known customers are 57.24% more likely to return in seven days when Penn Station serves the customer a bounce back campaign. Franchise Owners are enthusiastic about new local store tools enabling them to traffic, increase check averages, and build long-term loyalty at the local level. Industry Recognition Midway through the year, Penn Station continues to stack up prestigious awards across the franchise and restaurant landscape. Ranked #3 on USA TODAY's list of Best Sandwich Shops in the Nation Named Cincinnati's Best Cheesesteak for the 15th consecutive year and #1 French Fries by CityBeat readers Recognized on QSR Magazine's 2025 Top Contenders List Nation's Restaurant News /Technomic's annual Top 500 restaurant chains report-Penn Station ranked No. 171 No. 36 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers 2025 Fran Serve Fran-tastic Brand 2025 Honored for the ninth consecutive year on Training Magazine's Top 100 for its commitment to employee development Recognized by Franchise Business Review with four prestigious awards: Additionally, successful longtime franchisee, John Doyle, was named a Franchisee Rockstar by Franchise Business Review. With recognition pouring in, Penn Station is channeling that momentum into strategic growth. The brand is actively seeking qualified franchisees to join its expanding network across the U.S., including key markets such as Columbus and Cleveland Ohio, Chicago, Louisville, Lexington, and Pittsburgh. For more information, interested candidates can check out About Penn Station East Coast Subs:Founded in 1985 by Jeff Osterfeld, Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating its 40th year serving award-winning grilled hot and classic cold subs, fresh-cut fries, and freshly squeezed lemonade. Privately held and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the brand is known as a community staple in states including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania while rapidly expanding into North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. With more than 320 locations across the country, Penn Station is considered among the nation's fastest growing franchise systems. Learn more about Penn Station East Coast Subs at Media Contact:Lu Dumas ldumas@ 919.459.8168 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Penn Station East Coast Subs
CBS News
02-08-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Penn Station East Coast Subs opens location in Ann Arbor
A fast food chain known for its sub sandwiches and lemonade is now open in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Penn Station East Coast Subs announced the opening of its location at 5627 Jackson Road on Friday. Jeff and Monica Van Overmeer and their son, Joe Van Overmeer, are owners of the Ann Arbor spot, the restaurant said in a news release. Officials said Jeff and Monica Van Overmeer owned and operated Jet's Pizza locations in Saline and Dexter, Michigan, for over 20 years before selling both to Joe Van Overmeer. "Our son became hooked on the brand's quality and flavor while attending Western Michigan University, and we recognized the opportunity to bring something truly special to an untapped market near home," Jeff Van Overmeer said in the release. The restaurant will be open every Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Penn Station has 300 stores open across 14 states, including 13 in Southeast Michigan.
Bloomberg
28-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Verizon to Move NYC Headquarters to Manhattan's Penn 2 Tower
Verizon Communications Inc. will open a new Manhattan headquarters at Vornado Realty Trust 's Penn 2, a redeveloped office tower near Penn Station. Verizon, which currently has its headquarters at 1095 Avenue of the Americas, signed a long-term lease to take more than 195,000 square feet (18,100 square meters) of space spanning multiple floors at Penn 2, according to a statement Monday. About 1,000 employees will work out of the new space starting next year.
Wall Street Journal
28-07-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Verizon Hikes In-Office Requirement, Leases Larger NYC Office
Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications is moving its headquarters to a larger office space in Manhattan as it ramps up in-office requirements for most of its management employees. Verizon has leased 200,000 square feet in a recently renovated office tower near Manhattan's Penn Station, according to people familiar with the matter. Verizon plans to consolidate next year over 1,000 employees currently working in two other Manhattan locations.
Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Tuning out the noise, Katie Taylor steels herself for last dance with Amanda Serrano
Madison Square Garden is at once a dream machine and an architectural oddity, with its famous oval dome plonked on top of the much-maligned Penn Station. On Thursday, an enormous screen advertising what will be the closing chapter of the Katie Taylor -Amanda Serrano trilogy dominated the entrance at Eight Avenue and 34th. It must have been a thrilling sight for Taylor – if she gets to see it. At 39 years old, the number of fights in her future are, of course, limited. While it is a shame that she may not get to experience the closing phase of an unparalleled boxing story in a Dublin stadium venue, this seems like the right venue to close out this enthralling rivalry. It started here in 2022 when Taylor came out on the right side of a riveting fight which was awarded to the Irish boxer on a split decision. That April fight was garlanded with the 'Event of the Year' by Ring magazine. But a simmering unhappiness within the Serrano camp at the outcome of that result gave way to open resentment after an equally compelling – and brutal – encounter in the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas last September. Billed as a prelude to the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul extravaganza, the electrifying combination of skill and unrelenting aggression completely overshadowed the main event. Taylor's face was cut and badly swollen by midnight. Serrano was wreathed in blood and would receive eight stitches for a cut eye caused by Taylor's head-forward attacking style. The Irish woman was docked a point in the eighth round by the referee and afterwards had to counter open accusations of headbutting, a narrative which the Puerto Rican did little to change in the six months since. When the two women came face to face in the theatre as the centre piece for an all-female boxing night with a record breaking 17 world championship belts up for grabs across the card, they were clearly grating on one another. Three of those belts sat in front of Taylor. But Serrano, who is signed with the event promoters, MVP, was granted the ceremonial honour of being introduced last. She will also be last in the ring-walk rituals in the arena tonight for a fight that has a 136lbs weight limit although it was originally fixed at 140lbs. READ MORE Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano during a press conference at The Theatre At Madison Square Garden on Wednesday ahead of Friday's fight. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho 'That was in the contract,' Taylor said. 'But obviously all these belts are still on the line. And I know that I am coming out on stage first here. I am being announced first in the ring on Friday night as well. But this is an MVP show. I don't really care about that kind of stuff. My mindset doesn't change. This stuff is just ... nonsense really. I just step in there with a champion's mindset. I am as hungry as ever. And this is just an MVP show. I know that everyone behind MVP are against me. But that's okay.' Throughout her career, Taylor has maintained a notoriously sanguine demeanour in the build-up to fights. This week, she achieved a new level of feistiness, repeatedly correcting Serrano to remind the media and audience that she was '2-and-0' in the rivalry. 'Opinions are opinions,' she said. 'But facts are facts. I guess I am just sick and tired of the whining and complaining from the other team. Just the complaints about the decision, the headbutts, whatever. The only thing that matters is that I am 2-and-0 against her and I plan to be 3-and-0 on Friday night.' Since turning professional, Taylor has powered her way to this point after the gut-wrenching disappointment of the Rio Olympics, with a 24-1 record, that lone defeat against Chantelle Cameron in May 2023. By the end of the year, she had reversed the result to regain her WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO junior welterweight titles. But the second half of her boxing life has been defined by the quality and unvarnished sporting drama of her fights against Serrano. It has also helped her career earnings. Taylor and Serrano define one another and, in the ring, concoct a mutual ferocity that takes them – and the audience – to a place rarely encountered in professional sport. Taylor has not fought since Arlington. Her conditioning has always been exemplary. But only during the hour itself will she discover if her body still has the capacity to endure the punishments of 10 two-minute rounds which, in their hands, are likely to be defined by a furious rate of punches thrown and a wild unpredictability. Serrano, for her part, dismissed the thought of a vulnerability to that eye. She was unbeaten in almost a decade when she first boxed Taylor. Her 47 wins have included 31 knockouts but her bouts against Taylor have been to-the-wire brawls. 'I wouldn't take the fight if I had any doubts. If that cut happens, we prepare. We saw what I did – I fought until the very end in that last fight and I would do it again if I have to. I'm a warrior. I'm gonna use my head but not the way it was used on me. We are going to be smarter, work smarter. And I believe we will come out victorious.' Beneath Serrano's comments is a conviction that she is deserving of a result here, from the judges, from the boxing gods. And there's no doubt that if this final act is as excruciatingly close as their first meeting, the judging panel will be under ferocious pressure to edge the scorecard in the Puerto Rican's favour. But there is a cold truth in Taylor's assertion that when all the emotion and brilliant theatre was stripped from the Texas fight, she boxed better and finished with a slight but undeniably superior score count. That guiding light could be enough to see Katie Taylor silence the doubts and complaints through her gloves, rather than her words, on Friday night. Taylor v Serrano will be streamed live globally on Netflix.
