Port of Subs Marks its Territory in Arizona with 10 New Units Signed

Arizona, prepare yourselves for another sub-sandwich takeover! Local entrepreneurial couple Shane and Kirstin Shaw signed a regional development agreement to develop 10 locations over the next several years.

The Shaw’s bring a wealth of experience across several roles, including sales, management and restaurant operations, making them the ideal candidates to bring Port of Subs to even more communities than ever before. The dive into franchising has been a long time in the making for the Shaw’s, who were waiting for the perfect concept to begin this journey.

“We live near an existing Port of Subs location, and quickly became frequent customers,” said Kirstin Shaw. “After meeting with the team and learning about the opportunity, Port of Subs truly turned into everything we’d been looking for.”

With site selection underway, the Shaw’s are aiming to open their first Port of Subs location by the beginning of 2025. The first location will be near a local hospital, tech hubs, hotels and multifamily housing making Port of Subs the perfect fit for a bustling community. Additional locations will be in the surrounding areas of Mesa and Queen Creek.

The Shaw’s are also bringing a touch of community giveback to their hometown. “We are really looking forward to working with and giving back to our community,” said Kirstin. “We want to give back to those who need it most. From local shelters, to helping our foster community or working with schools – we can’t wait to be more involved.”