Port of Subs acquired by Area 15 Ventures LLC The private-equity firm created by RE/MAX co-founder Dave Liniger has plans to expand the sandwich brand with a regional developer franchise model. By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 04, 2023Restaurant Business Online Port of Subs includes about 130 units in seven western states./Photo courtesy of Port of Subs. […]
50-Year-Old Port of Subs Bought by Private Equity FirmThe sandwich chain plans to award up to 50 regions for franchise development in the next 12 months. FAST FOOD | APRIL 4, 2023 | BEN COLEYQSR Magazine PORT OF SUBSPort of Subs and Area 15 Ventures representatives sign the official paperwork.Port of Subs, a 50-year-old West Coast sandwich chain, was acquired by […]
Port of Subs Plans for National Expansion Following Acquisition by Area 15 VenturesEmilee WentlandApr 12, 2023 Updated Apr 19, 2023 From left: Ben Litalien, chief development officer of Port of Subs; Healey Mendicino, president of Port of Subs; John Larsen, Port of Subs founder; Lisa Moore, Larsen’s daughter and chief financial officer of Port of Subs; Dave Liniger, […]
‘Diamond in the rough’ New owners foresee huge expansion for Port of Subs John Larsen grew the Port of Subs franchise from a single sandwich shop on Rock Boulevard in Sparks to a respected regional chain with more than 135 locations in seven states. The next stage of Port of Subs growth, however, could see […]