Capriotti's opens 12 new locations with more added to pipeline
A Las Vegas-based fast-casual sandwich chain is highlighting ongoing expansion during its 50th anniversary year.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has opened 12 new restaurants at the halfway point of 2026, in addition to awarding development rights for 30 additional locations. The new development activity has introduced Capriotti's into several new markets, including Lake County, Ill.; Killeen, Texas; Tempe, Ariz.; Southern Utah; Charleston, S.C.; and Fort Wayne, Ind.
Capriotti’s currently operates more than 150 locations across the U.S. with a long-term goal of reaching 750 locations by 2032.
"Our 50th anniversary is all about creating momentum for the future while we celebrate our history," said Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, who has led the chain since 2008. "The growth we've seen through the first half of the year shows the strength of our brand and our franchise partners. Our brand is built on quality, consistency, and hospitality, and we're excited to bring that to even more communities this year and beyond."
The chain says the midyear growth builds on its "50-50-50" anniversary initiative, which offers qualified new franchise partners up to $50,000 in savings through discounted franchise fees and royalties as the brand seeks to welcome 50 new franchise partners during its 50th year.
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"As we continue celebrating this milestone year, we're focused on carrying this momentum through the second half of 2026," added Morris. "By investing in our franchise partners new and old, we're expanding into exciting new markets and continuing to build a brand positioned for another 50 years of success."
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's is most famous for its 49-year nightly tradition of in-house slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys and hand-shredding them each morning to feature in various subs.
