Franchising

Capriotti's signs 4-unit deal for Texas

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May 25, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a deal to bring four locations to the Lone Star State — specifically to the Austin market. Although the first of the deal's units opened as a ghost kitchen last month, a brick-and-mortar location is opening later this year at 1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd. A second shop will be ready by December in Hill Country Galleria with a third following in the near future.

In search of a concept that would stand out from the typical barbecue-style restaurants for which Austin is known, Franchisee Julian King and his business partner, Warren Shu, realized that there was a pent-up demand for great sandwiches in Austin.

"When looking at the big picture, there are immense growth opportunities for Capriotti's in the Austin market," Shu said. "We are excited to bring something unique, quick and convenient but offer the quality of a full-service concept to Austin residents."

"When the opportunity presented itself to Warren and I to go into business together, it was a no-brainer that Capriotti's was the right investment for us," King said. "A loyalty to the brand coupled with Capriotti's outstanding corporate support made our decision to open four locations in Austin very simple."

Founded in 1976 in Las Vegas, Capriotti's has more than 100 locations and made the 2021 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers.