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Capriotti’s inks deal for 17 locations

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September 17, 2019

Captriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a franchise deal for 17 locations across several states, including Montana, Arizona, Idaho and Washington, by the end of 2025.

The first location, in Mesa, Arizona, is already open, according to a press release.

The locations will be owned and operated by Steve Holdeman who has managed restaurants for over three decades. At one point he ran 80 restaurants.

"Bringing Capriotti's to the Pacific Northwest and Arizona will provide the booming cities with a spin on traditional recipes, handcrafted food and an authentic experience," said Holdeman in the release. "Growing up in the restaurant business taught me the importance of customer service. Capriotti's shared focus on premium food and service is what drew us to the brand and we're looking forward to bringing the unique Capriotti's dining experience to Idaho, Montana, Washington and Arizona."

"We're very excited to welcome Steve and his team to the Capriotti's family, and look forward to watching him grow as a multi-unit franchise owner," said David Bloom, Capriotti's chief development officer, in the release. "Developing our brand across the Pacific Northwest will add great-tasting variety to a busy market, opening up untapped potential."

The brand has signed 48 franchise deals in the first six months of this year and plans to expand to 500 locations by 2025.