PrimoHoagies

PrimoHoagies Franchise Overview

Italian Specialty Sandwiches

We consider ourselves a gourmet sandwich franchise because we use Thumann’s gourmet cheeses and meats in our proprietary hoagies and other sandwiches. Our name is PrimoHoagies because the quality of our sandwiches is the best around – and anyone who has had a Primo hoagie knows it.

IT’S NOT JUST A HOAGIE…IT’S A PRIMO!

Established in 1992, PrimoHoagies has become a household name for its delicious specialty sandwiches and subs.  With franchise locations across multiple states including Pennsylvania, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, PrimoHoagies is the ultimate destination for sandwich lovers.

While a typical PrimoHoagies offers some sitting inside, most of the typical 1,500- to 2,000-square-foot locations are set up for takeout which, according to Nicholas Papanier, makes up 90 percent of its business. The CEO also said his brand will experiment with drive-thru service as well as third-party delivery in 2024.

Why PrimoHoagies?

PrimoHoagies isn’t just any sandwich shop – it’s the primo (meaning the best) of the hoagie world, and they’re making a name for themselves in the $23 billion sandwich industry.

Their business model hinges on this commitment to quality. Every Italian-style hoagie is a testament to the love for gourmet ingredients, traditional recipes, and a personal touch.

Further, PrimoHoagies fosters a sense of community. Each store is a local hub, run by franchise owners who understand their area and cater their service to their customers’ needs and preferences. This intimate understanding of the local community is just another cornerstone of the PrimoHoagies brand.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Site Selection – We will provide you with the necessary tools and analytics to select your Primo location.
• Finance – We are SBA approved and third-party financing options are available.
• Equipment – We have partnered with some of the finest equipment manufacturers in the world.
• Vendors – Partnerships that have stood the test of time provide you with on-time high quality products.
• Marketing – An award-winning advertising, design and marketing team is at your service.
• Support – Top to bottom help and support every step of the way. Each franchisee is family and thats the Primo way.
• Training – An entire team of the industry’s finest training staff is ready and waiting to teach you the ropes

“We are well known and established here on the East Coast, but a lot of people still haven’t heard of us in other parts of the country,” said Papanier, when asked why PrimoHoagies is incentivizing its franchisee development efforts at a time when the brand is doing well. “We want to change that and become a nationally recognized name with 350 locations across the U.S. within the next three to five years.”

TRAINING & SUPPORT

The team behind PrimoHoagies has developed a comprehensive support system designed to transform eager entrepreneurs into confident business owners.

Upon signing up, PrimoHoagies starts training well in advance of your store’s opening. At their corporate location, a genuine PrimoHoagies store, franchise owners will receive extensive training, enabling them to interact with real customers and products. It consists of 160 hours of classroom instruction as well as hands-on training in a real store.

Who Are We Looking For

PrimoHoagies seeks franchise owners who embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Leaders who can take direction, master new processes, and share the brand’s passion for quality (meaning more than just the food).

Previous experience in business or the restaurant industry can be beneficial, especially if you’re considering multi-unit operations. However, like we mentioned above, the willingness to learn and adapt is what truly matters in the world of franchising.