Penn Station Franchising

I am a 37 year veteran of the food service industry and I searched for 2 years for a restaurant franchise concept that would fit my financial investment, physical plant, ROI, growth and operational parameters. Penn Station has met and exceeded all of these expectations.
– David Brown | 3 Unit Penn Station Franchisee | Ft. Wayne

Penn Station Franchising

Franchising Steps

5 Steps of Becoming a Penn Station Franchisee

Step 1 – Research, Initial Contact, Application

  • Conduct initial website research and complete online inquiry or call us at 513-474-5957.

  • Speak with Penn Station franchise sales.

  • Franchise packet including application mailed to you.

  • After reviewing the packet, promptly complete and return the confidential franchise application.

Step 2 – Disclosure, Follow up, Due Diligence

  • Penn Station will review your application to determine eligibility.

  • Qualified candidates will be mailed our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

  • Review FDD and prepare questions and comments.

  • Follow up conversation to discuss the opportunity in greater depth.

  • Schedule Exploration Day at Penn Station Headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.
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Step 3 – Exploration, Validation, Business Summary, Continued Due Diligence

  • Attend Exploration Day, Cincinnati OH.

  • Determine mutual interest in moving forward.

  • Complete and return Business Plan Summary.

  • Schedule interviews with current Franchisees.

Step 4 – Verification, Financing, Site Work, Plan Development

  • Background check and credit history reports are obtained by PSI. Candidates provide proof of liquidity.

  • Contact your lending institution to initiate financing.

  • Study your territory and engage a retail tenant representative to begin searching for a first site.

  • Our Real Estate Department will visit your market to finalize your development territory and review available sites.

Step 5 – Site Approval, Lease Negotiation, Store Design, Construction, Training, OPEN!

  • Submit your site application for approval.

  • Negotiate your lease.

  • Submit your site floor plan to Penn Station for your Preliminary ‘Footprint’ drawings.

  • Complete your construction plans utilizing an approved architect.

  • Select the General Contractor and build your restaurant.

  • Send your management team to Cincinnati for our extensive 3 week training program.

  • Open your 1st Penn Station East Coast Subs Restaurant.