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Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the launch of a rewards program and loyalty app, offering exclusive offers and perks to members. The brand is also seeking qualified franchise operators to join its team, with incentives including six months royalty-free and 50% off the franchise fee.
To kick off the new program, Penn Station is launching 40 Days of Rewards, a limited-time celebration packed with exclusive offers, surprise perks, and double points for the first two weeks, just for Rewards members. Running now through July 25, the promotion is a thank-you to longtime fans and a warm welcome to new ones.
“We’ve been serving up fresh, flavorful food for four decades—and now we’re excited to serve up something special for our guests,” said Lance Vaught, president of Penn Station East Coast Subs. “Penn Station Rewards is our way of saying thanks for 40 years of love and loyalty. It’s built to make every visit even better for our customers.”
Joining Penn Station Rewards is simple. Customers can sign up online or through the Penn Station App. Once enrolled, members earn points every time they order and can redeem rewards in-store, online, or in the app. From bonus points to exclusive deals, members will enjoy ongoing benefits, including a chance to win free subs for a year.
The 40 Days of Rewards kicks off with special incentives to encourage early sign-ups, followed by rotating offers and surprises throughout the six-week celebration. To download the app and start earning rewards, visit Penn-Station.com.
As part of this transformative year, Penn Station is actively seeking qualified franchise operators to join its team. Penn Station is offering an exclusive incentive for new franchise owners: six months royalty-free and 50% off the franchise fee.
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.
With many attractive development territories available for multi-unit growth, there has never been a better time to become a Penn Station franchisee.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on June 17, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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