At Penn Station, Inc., craveability fuels our menu — and profitability drives our focus. As a franchise owner, you’re backed by an experienced support team dedicated to helping you optimize performance and maximize returns. Perhaps, it’s our continued franchisee support that inspired Franchise Business Review to recognize Penn Station, Inc. as the Most Profitable Sub Sandwich Restaurant.
Hot, grilled-to-order subs. Fresh-cut fries. Fresh-squeezed lemonade. Signature cookies and legendary bread. This delicious combination sets Penn Station apart—not only in the sub sandwich segment but across fast-casual dining. Our craveable menu delights guests, drives loyalty, and delivers higher average ticket values while balancing strong lunch and dinner traffic. Penn Station’s signature flavors are to order in whichever format our guests desire – as a sub, wrap, sandwich, or bowl.
Whether you enjoy leading your store day-to-day or prefer a more strategic, investor-level approach, Penn Station offers a business model designed for your goals. You can choose the ownership style that fits your lifestyle through our Managing Owner Model, ideal for both hands-on operators and multi-unit investors.
Penn Station, Inc. is still family-owned — with a down-to-earth, midwestern culture which shows in everything we do. We operate one corporate test store to refine products and perfect operations before rolling them out systemwide. Our franchisee-first culture means our leadership team is both approachable and accessible, having won us many accolades.
The best-performing Penn Station owners are personally invested in their store’s success, actively meeting with their management team and collaborating with our franchise support teams. In addition to a willingness to be personally involved, franchise prospects must meet certain financial criteria.
$500,000 Minimum Net Worth.
$300,000 Minimum Liquid Capital
$473,793 to $768,440*
