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title: "Penn Station Sandwiches’ Iconic Cheesesteaks Make Paycor Stadium Debut"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f2c28822-b34a-431e-995d-abbb8d4825f7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260915_penn_station_sandwiches_iconic_cheesesteaks_make_paycor_stadium_debut.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-09-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:23.427Z
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# Penn Station Sandwiches’ Iconic Cheesesteaks Make Paycor Stadium Debut

**TL;DR:** Penn Station Sandwiches has debuted at Paycor Stadium, serving their iconic cheesesteaks to Cincinnati Bengals fans. The brand, founded in 1985, is expanding its presence in the Cincinnati sports scene, already serving fans at Great American Ball Park.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-09-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260915_penn_station_sandwiches_iconic_cheesesteaks_make_paycor_stadium_debut.html).*

## Story

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Penn Station Sandwiches, the Hometown Sub of the Cincinnati Bengals, is excited to announce that for the first time, they are serving their iconic cheesesteaks inside Paycor stadium for fans to enjoy.

The new offering kicked off alongside an exciting start to the Bengals’ home schedule, as Cincinnati celebrated a victory in its home opener Sunday. Now, throughout the season, Who Dey Nation can grab a Penn Station cheesesteak while cheering on the hometown team.

"Nothing goes better with football than a great sub, and we're incredibly excited to bring Penn Station cheesesteaks directly to Bengals fans at Paycor Stadium," said Craig Dunaway, COO of Penn Station Sandwiches. "Cincinnati is our hometown, and having a presence inside the stadium of our hometown team is a natural extension of our relationship with the Bengals. We can't wait for fans to be able to grab a Penn Station cheesesteak and enjoy it while watching the game."

The new concession offering expands Penn Station's presence within Cincinnati's hometown sports scene. The Cincinnati-born sandwich brand already serves fans at Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, and will now bring its signature cheesesteaks to Paycor Stadium for Bengals fans to enjoy while cheering on the home team.

“We’re always looking for ways to make game day at Paycor Stadium even better for our fans, and bringing another Cincinnati favorite into the stadium is a great way to do that,” said John Helmle, Chief Financial & Commercial Officer of the Cincinnati Bengals. “Penn Station has strong roots in this community, and we’re excited for Who Dey Nation to be able to enjoy one of its signature cheesesteaks while cheering on the Bengals.”

Penn Station has been serving made-to-order grilled subs for over 40 years. The brand's cheesesteak has remained a signature menu favorite, featuring grilled steak, sautéed onions, banana peppers, mayo, spicy brown mustard and provolone cheese on Penn Station's hearth-baked bread.

Founded in 1985 by Jeff Osterfeld, Penn Station Sandwiches is celebrating over 40 years of serving award-winning grilled hot and classic cold subs, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and award-winning fresh cut fries complemented with 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 300 locations nationwide, Penn Station is considered among the country’s strongest franchise systems and is proud to be ranked on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list.

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 growth (topic)
- menu expansion (topic)
- Craig Dunaway (person)
- Jeff Osterfeld (person)
- sports marketing (topic)
- Cincinnati Bengals (company)
- Penn Station Sandwiches (company)
- Great American Ball Park (location)
- stadium concession (topic)
- Paycor Stadium (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260915_penn_station_sandwiches_iconic_cheesesteaks_make_paycor_stadium_debut.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f2c28822-b34a-431e-995d-abbb8d4825f7).