Port of Subs® Expands Pacific Northwest Footprint with New Growth Push Across Washington

Denver, CO. Port of Subs® is accelerating its growth in Washington with regional development plans. Building on the brand’s existing footprint in Bellingham, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Tulalip, Regional Developer Ben Pearson has opened his first store in Spokane as part of a 10‑unit development deal across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. As the brand accelerates its growth across the Inland Northwest, Port of Subs® is also expanding its presence in Seattle with its first location coming to Seattle Tacoma International Airport in Spring 2026.

A longtime Kennewick resident and Eastern Washington native, Pearson brings a leadership background shaped by eight years in the U.S. Navy aboard nuclear submarines and 15 years at Grant PUD. Drawn to Port of Subs for its fresh sliced quality, strong franchisee support, and neighborhood driven culture, his recently opened flagship Spokane location is already surpassing new store performance records.

“Port of Subs and its focus on quality and consistency strongly align with my values as a business leader,” said Pearson. “I look forward to bringing the neighborhood sandwich shop experience to the Inland Northwest by building strong community connections and providing excellent customer service to communities across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.”

“With a new 10-unit development deal in Washington, a record-breaking start in Spokane, and our first SeaTac Airport location on the way, this is a pivotal moment for our growth in the Pacific Northwest,” said Healey Mendicino, President and CEO of Port of Subs®. “After more than 20 years in the region, expanding more deeply into Seattle and across Washington is a natural next step, and an opportunity to bring even more neighborhood locations to the guests who’ve supported us for decades. Like Port of Subs®, Seattle’s food culture has always embraced freshness and craftsmanship, so we are eager to find likeminded partners to help bring this experience to more communities throughout the city.”