Togo’s Opens New Las Vegas Location On November 4

Paul & Makea are the new franchisees behind this Las Vegas expansion; in addition to this new location, they have committed to opening two more in the near future. “We’ve always loved the Togo’s brand and enjoyed the sandwiches,” the Macaluso’s said. “To this day, every time we go back to California and visit, our first stop is to grab a couple of sandwiches from Togo’s.”

Makea Macaluso’s passion for franchising was developed through her previous duties as an employee with KFC. “Once I learned of the opportunity another KFC employee found with franchising, I knew I wanted to pursue the same path,” she said. “My husband and I had opened two different businesses in the junk removal and home cleaning industries before deciding to go all in with our real estate business a few years ago.”

Glenn Lunde, the CEO of Togo’s, says the Las Vegas market is perfect for the brand to further its California-based values. “There are so many examples of community-based food services in this city, and we’re excited to showcase our brand in a bustling market for those exact reasons,” he said. “We’re looking forward to providing Togo’s fans in Las Vegas with the opportunity to enjoy our signature sandwiches, and we’re eager to introduce new customers to what Togo’s, True to the Sandwich, promise is all about.”

Lunde added that the existing experience of the Macaluso’s is a perfect way to show off the brand in Las Vegas. “Our brand is excited to work alongside a couple that knows the ins-and-outs of this city, this brand, and the partnership mindset it takes to be successful in franchising,” he said.

Makea’s real estate acumen has allowed for additional business ownership in restaurant franchising, as she now introduces an even greater number of people in Las Vegas to a California sandwich staple. “Franchising excites me because we’re connecting in a powerful way with a corporate team, which provides us the blueprint to run a successful business,” Macaluso added.

With the new opening, Macaluso is planning to tap into the power of the local community to fuel growth throughout the Las Vegas market. She’s already been doing this through her strong social media presence, especially through her “#togoslasvegas” hashtag on Instagram. That sense of community will continue to play a pivotal role as Macaluso expands following her first opening.

She said, “Our ultimate dream for Togo’s is to grow a small, local business that provides job opportunities in the community and that customers can rely on for high-quality sandwiches and service. We believe that the future holds a lot of potential, and we’re very excited about it!”

Togo's Sandwiches was founded in 1971 in San Jose, California, by a young college student with a large appetite and little money who was looking to make sandwiches the way he liked them — big, fresh, and meaty. Today, that spirit of the founder and the original sandwich shop continues.

• Like the first days of the brand, Togo's products are still made with only the highest quality ingredients, including:
• Fresh artisan breads
• Hand sliced premium pastrami
• Turkey
• Roast beef
• Hass avocados hand-mashed in-house daily

Togo’s is a franchised business that offers entrepreneurs a terrific opportunity to own their own business. With nearly 200 locations open and under development throughout the West, the brand is a restaurant staying ahead of the pack.