
How Franchisee Longevity Makes Penn Station a Brand To Invest In
Earlier this year, we looked at the five best reasons to buy a Penn Station.
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.

Earlier this year, we looked at the five best reasons to buy a Penn Station.

Penn Station outpaced industry trends in 2018 with 5% sales growth

Craig Dunaway, Penn Station's President, outlined four key branding guideline questions for Kivo Daily, including defining branding guidelines and adapting brand guidelines for different regions.

Penn Station East Coast Subs sees systemwide sales increase by over five percent in October and November 2018, with plans to open 10-15 new restaurants in 2019.

Penn Station East Coast Subs places in Entrepreneur magazine's 2019 Franchise 500 Rankings, coming in at No. 150 on the list.

Penn Station offers free fries in a New Year's promotion with a limited-time offer at all locations across the nation.

Penn Station's measured growth strategy promotes franchisee success by focusing on creating the best possible business opportunity.

Penn Station's system-wide National Sandwich Day promotion pays off, driving traffic and introducing new customers to the brand for the first time.

Penn Station East Coast Subs partners with 15 NCAA college basketball teams for the 2018-19 basketball season, offering a free fresh-squeezed lemonade promotion.

Penn Station President Craig Dunaway discusses the qualities that make a good franchisee, including passion, work ethic, and adaptability.

Data is crucial for franchisors and franchisees alike, providing insights into operations and enabling informed decisions.

Earlier this year, we looked at the five best reasons to buy a Penn Station.

Penn Station East Coast Subs has 300 locations after 30 years

Penn Station updates its mobile app with new features and functions, making it a key tool for franchisees and customers.

Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating National Sandwich Day with a promotion offering any six-inch sub for $3.99.

QSR Magazine shares an article on how to turn pizza experience into sandwich franchising success, with President Craig Dunaway commenting on the complementary nature of pizza and sandwich concepts.

Penn Station launches a Frito-Lay promotion for October, offering guests a wrap, Frito-Lay chip, and Pepsi product for $7.99.

A Penn Station East Coast Subs multi-unit franchisee discussed how he found opportunity in his local market, including working with a neighbor who was a Penn Station owner.

Craig Dunaway addresses the importance of administrative assistants in any organization, elaborating on their role as gatekeepers.

Lance Vaught, the Vice President of Operations at Penn Station East Coast Subs, has supported franchisees in their growth and development.

Penn Station East Coast Subs is accelerating development plans for new restaurants in Nashville, planning to open up to 30 locations in the next five to ten years.

Penn Station East Coast Subs President Craig Dunaway advises brands on how to handle Act of God clauses in supplier contracts, prioritizing customer needs.

Penn Station East Coast Subs' largest franchisee, Don Robinson, has managed to keep turnover at 84 percent, attributing it to being present throughout the training process.

Penn Station's training manager, Matt Hoffman, plays a key role in the brand's focus on franchisee support and operational compliance.