Capriotti’s to Expand with Five Area Development Deals

Capriotti's to Expand with Five Area Development DealsCapriotti’s Sandwich Shop, makers of fresh, unique sandwiches, announced today that they signed an agreement for six new deals, with the latest addition being in Boston. With over 70 locations, Capriotti’s will be continuing their 30% growth from last year with new area developments deals in Pennsylvania, Las Vegas, Texas and Orange County.

Sean and Nels Olson will develop 18 restaurants in the Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties in Massachusetts over an eight year period with the first to be opened by the end of the year. Corey Melendrez and Thomas Gourley signed a three unit area development agreement, the first of which just opened in Pahrump, NV.  Kevin Looby has also signed a 3 unit agreement for Chester and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania.  Looby’s new locations are in addition to his locations in West Chester and Exton, PA. Warren Ruttenberg and Rhonda Gilburne have signed on to expand the brand in Arizona with a 3 unit development agreement for development within the next year and a half in Scottsdale. The first restaurant is currently in construction.  KCI Investments has secured its first Dallas location and has plans for 20 units in Orange County within the next 8 years.

“We are excited to start operations in Boston, Orange County and Texas as well as expanding our presence in Pennsylvania and Las Vegas,” said Ashley Morris, Capriotti’s CEO.  “These are exciting new markets for our company and this is a huge moment for Capriotti’s. We look forward to continuing to bring our premium, award winning sandwiches to more and more people.”

Founded in 1976, Capriotti’s Sandwich Company is a multiple award-winning specialty sandwich retailer with more than 70 company-owned and franchise locations in eleven states across the U.S. including: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wisconsin and Nevada. With a reputation for gourmet taste, Capriotti’s prides itself on using the freshest ingredients in order to provide customers with a taste of home in every bite. Their signature sandwich, the Bobbie, was voted “The Greatest Sandwich in America” by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. For more information, visit www.capriottis.com.