Lenny's Sub Shops opens in Ohio

Lenny's Sub Shops opens in Ohio
Tags: Franchising & Growth, Operations Management, Sandwich
May 9, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor, LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced that franchisee group Golden Olive Enterprises, LLC has signed a multi-unit agreement in Columbus, Ohio.

Franchisee Dixie Rogers will open the first two locations in Ohio, with more to follow.

The Midwest is a high growth area for Lenny's Sub Shop, with three restaurants now open in Michigan, one in St. Louis and one opening this summer in Indianapolis.

Len and Sheila Moore opened the original Lenny's Sub Shop in a Memphis suburb in 1998. Lenny's Franchisor chief executive officer George Alvord and private investors acquired ownership of the company in 2004. Lenny's has granted franchises in 19, including California and Virginia.