
Opening a New Franchise Location: Part 4, Permitting
Part 4 of a 6-part series on opening a new franchise business covers permitting, a crucial step in the construction process.
Penn Station is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 216 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Penn Station has rebranded as Penn Station Sandwiches as part of a growth strategy focused on franchise expansion and operational consistency [[2026-05-20 Penn Station rebrands, updates menu as franchise expansion accelerates (cbe137)]]. * The company has updated its menu and is expanding into new locations, including Michigan, North Carolina, and South Carolina [[2026-05-20 Penn Station rebrands, updates menu as franchise expansion accelerates (cbe137)]]. * Penn Station is introducing new items such as sandwiches on 9-grain bread, wraps, and bowls, while removing underperforming items [[2026-05-19 Penn Station Rethinks the Sub Shop (157de9)]]. * The brand saw strong growth in 2025 with 4 new restaurants and 15 franchise units sold, and achieved three consecutive quarters of positive growth [[2026-01-26 Penn Station East Coast Subs Caps Milestone 2025 With Strong Growth, National Re (ae117a)]]. * Penn Station East Coast Subs reported strong systemwide sales and new openings in 2025, with over 320 locations nationwide and 15 franchise units sold [[2026-01-24 Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks up bigger sales (1ce0b2)]]. * The brand is seeking new franchise partners and offering incentives for multi-unit development agreements [[2025-09-22 Penn Station East Coast Subs Teams Up with UNC Tar Heels for “Tar Heel Tuesdays” (dbc5a3)]]. * Penn Station East Coast Subs has expanded in Northwest Indiana with a new location in Crown Point [[2025-11-07 Penn Station East Coast Subs Expands in Northwest Indiana with New Crown Point L (fb6a9b)]]. * The company has appointed Jane McPherson as Senior Vice President of Marketing, bringing 30 years of marketing experience to the role [[2025-03-26 Penn Station East Coast Subs Announces New Senior Vice President of Marketing (eea171)]] Filed under Restaurants / Sandwich & sub.

Part 4 of a 6-part series on opening a new franchise business covers permitting, a crucial step in the construction process.

Penn Station East Coast Subs donated $60,000 to the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, bringing its total donations to over $500,000 in 10 years.

Opening a new franchise location requires careful consideration of real estate and site selection, with the market for prime sites being highly competitive in 2024.

Penn Station East Coast Subs opens a new restaurant in Oxford, Ohio, offering eat-in dining, carryout, and catering options.

Penn Station East Coast Subs has partnered with Iterable to elevate the customer journey for franchisees, leveraging technology to maintain high-quality food and outstanding customer service.

Penn Station East Coast Subs hires Diane Matheson as Director of Marketing to grow the Ohio-based sandwich brand.

Ammy Harrison, a leader at Penn Station, shares insights on her approach to navigating challenges and driving growth in the franchise industry.

Penn Station East Coast Subs is expanding its footprint in Nebraska with new locations in Bellevue and Papillion.

Penn Station East Coast Subs welcomes Jeffrey Becker as Manager of Construction and Real Estate, overseeing real estate and site selection for the brand and working with vendors and franchisees during the store construction process.

Penn Station East Coast Subs offers a BOGO promotion in July to ease the burden of rising prices.

Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrates National French Fry Day by giving away fresh-cut fries to customers on July 13.

Penn Station East Coast Subs adds a director of franchise services to its corporate team, supporting store-level operations and franchisee back-office reporting.

Penn Station East Coast Subs named a 2022 Training APEX Awards winner, ranking No. 64 on the list for the sixth year in a row.

Penn Station East Coast Subs raises over $150,000 for Down syndrome organizations across the Midwest through its systemwide roundup campaign.

Penn Station East Coast Subs signs new development agreements, adding 49 new restaurants in four states, including Southern Indiana and Kansas City.

Penn Station East Coast Subs will host its fourth annual fundraising campaign for Down syndrome awareness, raising money for local Down syndrome organizations.

Jason Day, a Penn Station East Coast Subs multi-unit franchisee, shares his philosophy on building success by focusing on team building and personal growth.

Penn Station East Coast Subs promotes two executives to support growth in 2022.

Penn Station East Coast Subs announces record year in 2021, growing sales and units with strong same-store sales.

Penn Station East Coast Subs offers free fries with any sandwich purchase for its annual “Happy New Year from our President” promotion.

Penn Station signs deals for 50 new restaurants with existing franchisees

Franchisees turn to digital solutions to optimize innovation and shape future success after technology adoption accelerated in franchising during the pandemic.

Penn Station East Coast Subs offers a back-to-school meal deal, including four small sandwiches and two medium fries for $19.99.

Penn Station East Coast Subs partners with One Case • One Meal program to provide meals to people struggling with hunger.