Port of Subs: Healey Mendicino on Growing a 52-Year-Old Brand into a New Era | S2E94

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume interviews Healey Mendicino, president of Port of Subs, a sandwich franchise with over 50 years of history. Healey shares how Port of Subs, initially family-owned, has transitioned into a new phase of growth under the leadership of a family office and franchising experts. With 130 locations and plans to expand nationally, Healey discusses the brand’s shift to a regional developer model, the importance of community-focused growth, and the value of building a strong foundation for scalability. Tune in to discover how this iconic brand is positioning itself for a fresh era in franchising. GUEST: Healey Mendicino WEBSITE: https://franchising.portofsubs.com/ Join us for the Emerging Franchise Brands LIVE Summit for Franchise Founders / CEOs / and Brand Presidentsin Tampa, FL! Space is LIMITED so get your tickets today! https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/ Books Mentioned in this Episode: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It https://amzn.to/4ckNZxU PODCAST LINKS https://efbpodcast.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149 SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa https://blueboxdigital.com/