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title: "Port of Subs® Announces Key Leadership Change"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/908f91f0-452d-4035-9131-705255b73ece
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260202_port_of_subs_announces_key_leadership_change.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2026-02-02T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:12:24.061Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Port of Subs® Announces Key Leadership Change

**TL;DR:** Healey Mendicino is adding CEO to her title of President of Port of Subs. Mendicino has been with the company since 2012 and previously led franchise development and company strategy as EVP.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-02. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260202_port_of_subs_announces_key_leadership_change.html).*

## Story

Denver, CO. – Port of Subs® has announced that Healey Mendicino is adding CEO to her title of President of Port of Subs.

A lifelong entrepreneur, Mendicino launched her career in commercial real estate, which introduced her to Port of Subs on the franchise side. She went on to become a franchisee of the brand’s 100th location, a milestone that sparked her passion for franchising as a vehicle for creating opportunities and changing lives. She later expanded into multi-unit operations with both Port of Subs and a national diner brand, gaining a full 360-view of franchising.

Mendicino joined the Port of Subs corporate team in 2012, leading franchise development and company strategy as EVP. After the 2023 acquisition by franchise growth engine Area 15 Ventures, she became President and guided the brand through a major transformation, retaining all team members and rebuilding the culture around people, purpose, and performance as Port of Subs embarked on national expansion.

“Stepping into the CEO role is an honor, and I’m fueled every day by the mentorship of Dave Liniger and Adam Contos,” said Mendicino. “I’m inspired by the chance to lift people, strengthen our culture, and lead a brand that truly changes lives, one sub and one franchisee at a time.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- leadership change (topic)
- national expansion (topic)
- Port of Subs (company)
- Dave Liniger (person)
- Adam Contos (person)
- Healey Mendicino (person)
- Area 15 Ventures (investor)
- Area 15 Ventures acquisition of Port of Subs (deal)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260202_port_of_subs_announces_key_leadership_change.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/908f91f0-452d-4035-9131-705255b73ece).