Port of Subs facts for kids
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A former Port of Subs restaurant in American Fork, Utah.
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | Fast Casual |
| Founded | 1972 in Reno, Nevada |
| Founder | John Larsen |
| Headquarters | Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
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Number of locations
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 145 (2020) |
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| Revenue | $129 million (2018) |
Port of Subs is a popular American restaurant chain. It's famous for its delicious sub sandwiches. The company started in Reno, Nevada, and most of its restaurants are in the western United States. There are about 145 Port of Subs locations where you can grab a tasty meal!
The Story of Port of Subs
The Port of Subs story began in 1972. A family named Larsen opened the very first shop in Sparks, Nevada. They called it "Sub Shop" back then.
In 1975, John Larsen bought the company. He wanted a new name for the restaurant. So, he held a big contest for the community! More than 10,000 people sent in their ideas. The winning name was "Port of Subs."
Between 1975 and 1985, ten more Port of Subs shops opened. Soon, it became a regional franchise. This means other people could open their own Port of Subs restaurants.
Today, there are over 140 Port of Subs locations. You can find them in many western states. These include Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
In 2023, a company called Area 15 Ventures, LLC bought Port of Subs. Dave Liniger, who helped start RE/MAX, is the Chairman of this company.
