Franchising

Port of Subs entering Colorado with 20-unit deal

Photo: Port of Subs

October 5, 2023

Port of Subs, a 50-year sandwich brand founded in Nevada, has signed a deal to bring 20 units to the Denver area. Having recently been acquired by a Colorado-based private equity firm, Area 15 Ventures, the chain has set an expansion plan with Angad Singh, 21, spearheading the regional initiative. His family has been involved with franchise brands his entire life, including 7/11 and another national sandwich brand, while operating several units across multiple markets.

"Growing up surrounded by business ownership really shaped my entrepreneurial outlook, so this venture with Port of Subs was a natural fit," Singh said in a company press release. "It's thrilling to have the opportunity to partner with a brand that feels close to home, and even more exciting to be one of the first to fully utilize the regional development model in place. Having grown up in Reno, I know the potential this brand has to grow on a national scale and I'm eager to be the first one to bring this concept to the Denver market. I'm looking forward to starting the process of site selection for my first location, and really getting the ball rolling on finding like-minded franchisees to bring Port of Subs to even more communities across the Greater Denver area."

Singh's immediate focus includes seeking potential franchisees to carry out the regional development agreement. The 20-unit deal will eventually bring Port of Subs to all of East Denver, specifically toward the Denver International Airport and down through the Centennial community. Additionally, Port of Subs will be targeting family oriented areas to create lasting ties and charitable relationships with local Denver communities.

"Entrepreneurs and experienced franchise operators like Angad and his family are driving our expansion this year, and it feels great that we're able to capture the attention of such established community-oriented leaders," Healey Mendicino, president of Port of Subs, said in the release. "This year has proven to be a historic time of growth for the Port of Subs brand, and we can't wait to see this momentum continue into 2024."