Established Franchise Hoagie Shops in NEPA and Poconos
PrimoHoagies franchise for sale in Luzerne, PA
List Price: $1,219,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$3,200,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$300,000 – $400,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
$25,000 – $50,000
Value of Assets
Upon Inquiry
Year Established
2024
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$4,000
Total Employees
25–50
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
NoneSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, established multi-unit franchise portfolio in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
This portfolio includes four operating locations plus a concession stand strategically positioned throughout one of Pennsylvania’s strongest markets in NEPA and the Poconos.
The portfolio also includes the rights to develop an additional territory, providing immediate expansion potential without starting from scratch.
The current owners purchased the business in 2024 and have invested heavily in operations, systems, staffing, equipment, marketing, and long-term growth.
Growth opportunities
Growth opportunities exist through expanded catering, delivery, local business partnerships, fundraising programs, community involvement, and increased marketing efforts. The combination of a strong brand, established operations, and a desirable Pocono Mountains location makes this an attractive opportunity for the right buyer.
Asset Description
The stores feature a high-quality buildout, modern equipment, established customer base, trained staff, and the backing of a nationally recognized franchise brand known for its premium sandwiches and strong customer loyalty. All furniture, fixtures, and equipment are included, making this a true turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor.
Inventory Description
Full list will be provided upon inquiry
Reason for Selling
Ownership is focusing on other business interests and locations.
About PrimoHoagies
PrimoHoagies is a fast-casual sandwich franchise built around Italian-style hoagies, founded in 1992 near Philadelphia and franchising since 1999. The menu centers on more than 40 specialty hoagies made to order with fresh-baked bread, gourmet meats and cheeses, and locally sourced produce, following family recipes that have become the brand’s signature.
The business runs as a network of quick-service restaurants concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with around 115 locations across roughly 10 states. Its core markets are Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and Maryland, with newer units in Texas, the Carolinas, Florida and Colorado. PrimoHoagies remains family-owned and is led by owner and CEO Nicholas Papanier Jr., who has overseen its multi-state expansion.
Each store works from a protected territory and a standardized menu, with bread baked in-house through the day and meats and cheeses supplied through a long-running partnership with Thumann’s. That consistency has made PrimoHoagies a recognized name in the competitive sandwich and sub category.
Franchisee Support
PrimoHoagies supports franchisees with initial owner and staff training, established operating systems and ongoing operational guidance once a store is running. A well-developed supply chain, anchored by its Thumann's meat and cheese partnership and proprietary bread program, keeps product consistent across the network, and franchisees receive marketing programs and field support for day-to-day operations. Resale buyers should confirm with PrimoHoagies what transfer training and onboarding the franchisor provides to incoming owners and existing staff when ownership changes.
Brand Accolades & Awards
PrimoHoagies has earned strong national and regional recognition. USA TODAY 10Best named it the #1 Best Sandwich Shop in America three years running, in 2023, 2024 and 2025. It has also appeared on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and Franchise Times' Top 400 (including 2024), and was honored locally with the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2024 Fast 50 and 2024 Family-Owned Business Award, alongside earlier listings such as Nation's Restaurant News Top 200. For resale buyers, this brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local reviews and community reputation.
Industry / Market
PrimoHoagies competes in the US fast-casual restaurant segment, which Allied Market Research valued at about $50.6 billion in 2022 and projects to more than double by 2032. Demand is driven by consumers wanting fresh, customizable, higher-quality food at quick-service speed and price, a shift that has favored made-to-order sandwich concepts. The category has proved relatively resilient, supported by everyday lunch and takeout occasions. For resale buyers, local demand depends on a unit's trade area, daytime population and nearby sandwich and sub competition.
Ideal Owner
The model suits a hands-on, operations-focused owner comfortable running a fast-paced quick-service kitchen and managing an hourly team. Day-to-day success depends on consistent food quality, speed of service and local customer relationships, so detail-driven, community-minded operators tend to fit well. Prior restaurant or food-service experience is helpful but not essential, as the franchisor provides training and systems. Owners willing to be present in the store, especially through the early ownership period, are best positioned to protect the brand's reputation for quality.