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title: "Penn Station East Coast Subs Expands Sports Partnerships to Hockey"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5c2f13f7-d0f1-4374-ba1d-ad59867e3409
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241211_penn_station_east_coast_subs_expands_sports_partnerships_to_hockey.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-12-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:23:45.830Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/pennstationeastcoast.jpg
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# Penn Station East Coast Subs Expands Sports Partnerships to Hockey

**TL;DR:** Penn Station East Coast Subs expands its sports partnerships to hockey with two new collaborations. The company is offering special deals to fans in Charlotte and Peoria as part of the partnerships.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-12-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241211_penn_station_east_coast_subs_expands_sports_partnerships_to_hockey.html).*

## Story

“Hockey is a sport that unites families and communities, and we’re excited to support that through these two new partnerships,” said Craig Dunaway, Chief Operating Officer of Penn Station East Coast Subs. “Supporting local sports teams aligns with our mission of fostering community connections, both on and off the ice.”

As part of the new hockey team collaborations, Penn Station is offering fans in Charlotte and Peoria special offers. After a Charlotte Checkers victory, fans can bring their game ticket to a participating Penn Station location to receive a free small sub with any purchase. In Peoria, Rivermen hockey season ticket holders can use their team issued season ticket card to get a 20% discount off purchases at participating Penn Station restaurants in Peoria.

“No matter if you have been to an NHL or AHL event, you know it is a one-of-a-kind sports experience and we are so excited to partner with these popular teams to give back to their devoted fans,” Dunaway adds. "Sports bring communities together, and we’re proud to fuel those moments with our quality food and local connections. Whether it's football, baseball, soccer, or hockey, Penn Station is proud to be part of the game."

Penn Station East Coast Subs is famous for its mouthwatering hot grilled and cold deli sandwiches, complemented by fresh-cut fries, hand-squeezed lemonade, and freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies. Offering a variety of dining options, including eat-in, carryout, delivery, and catering, Penn Station ensures customers can enjoy their favorites however they prefer.

Jeff Osterfeld started the award-winning sandwich chain in 1985 in Dayton, Ohio. Three years later, he sold his first Penn Station franchise. Today, there are more than 320 Penn Station East Coast Subs franchises in the U.S. serving high-quality products grilled and baked to perfection. The privately-owned franchise business serves premium products that have won numerous awards.

With many attractive development territories available for multi-unit growth, there has never been a better time to become a Penn Station franchisee.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- charlotte (location)
- qsr marketing (topic)
- Craig Dunaway (person)
- Jeff Osterfeld (person)
- Penn Station East Coast Subs (company)
- Peoria (location)
- sports partnerships (topic)
- hockey (topic)
- Charlotte Checkers (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241211_penn_station_east_coast_subs_expands_sports_partnerships_to_hockey.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5c2f13f7-d0f1-4374-ba1d-ad59867e3409).