Port of Subs opens first U.S. Navy base location

Sandwich shop franchise Port of Subs has opened its first location on a U.S. military installation.

A new Port of Subs location is officially open for business at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

The restaurant opened through a partnership with Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). The move also marks Port of Subs’ first international location.

According to Port of Subs, the new restaurant is an opportunity to become part of daily life on base.

“Opening at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay is a proud moment in our company’s history, and the opportunity to serve this community is an honor,” said Healey Mendicino, president and CEO of Port of Subs. “We are grateful to NEXCOM and base leadership for welcoming our brand and helping bring this opening to life. It is a privilege to serve the men and women who serve our country, and the families who support them.”

NEXCOM provides goods and services to military personnel and their families while reinvesting earnings into Navy quality-of-life programs. Port of Subs’ role as a food service partner supports that mission by bringing an additional dining option to the installation, the brand said.

The new location is situated near the entrance to the base’s Navy Exchange and offers freshly sliced sandwiches, salads, and wraps to those who live and work on base.

Port of Subs’ ownership. Dave Liniger, chairman of Area 15 Ventures, and Adam Contos, managing partner, are both military veterans. Beyond Guantanamo Bay, Port of Subs has more than 120 locations in the United States along with a growing franchise pipeline, the company said.

The brand was launched as the “Sub Shop” in Sparks, Nevada in 1972.