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Jon Smith Subs, The Local Sub Shop Inks a New Multi-Unit Deal For Jacksonville, Florida!

West Palm Beach, FL (September 2, 2021)—  Jon Smith Subs, has been serving local sandwich fanatics flavorful marinated steak and chicken subs, grilled to perfection over the last five decades. The brand features a large selection of mouthwatering grilled and deli subs that are complimented by award-winning made-to-order fries!

The Jacksonville area will soon be home to three Jon Smith Subs locations with the first restaurant expected to open by the second quarter of 2022.

At Jon Smith Subs, everything is prepared in-house with fresh ingredients and the bread is baked daily. The fan-favorite Steak Bomb comes with a heaping portion of marinated sirloin steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, and provolone cheese. If a deli sub is your delight then the popular Italian Cold Cuts with Genoa salami, pepperoni, capicola with provolone is for you! Try your meal Jon’s way and make it a combo with made-to-order crispy fries and a refreshing beverage of your choice! All subs are available served in a bowl as a gluten-free option and fresh salads are also offered as well as smaller portion subs for kids!

Soon-to-be local favorites The Gator, The Cuban, Hot Pastrami, The Reuben, and Cajun Chicken all offer something for the most discriminating sandwich lover. Whether it is lunch, dinner, a family or company event, Jon says, “bring your big mouth, love local, and eat deliciously".

The Jon Smith Subs in Jacksonville will be owned and operated by Henry Jones & SJ Incorporated a local family-based company with years of business experience looking to strengthen ties with the local community. A spokesperson for the Company, Audrey Jones said “We’re very excited to be serving the community scratch-made bigger portion subs with made-to-order fries and I feel that Jon Smith Subs offers a unique and fresh alternative in the sandwich category which guests will love. “We view this venture as an opportunity to offer quality food but also quality job opportunities with a long-term commitment to the community; we view business as an extension of our ministry, serving others.”

“We are thrilled to celebrate the brand’s first of many locations with our first Jacksonville franchisee,” said Jim Butler, President of Jon Smith Subs Franchising, LLC. “Our guests consistently tell us they enjoy our delicious subs and made-to-order fries while being served in a friendly comfortable environment! We really focus on local flavors and delivering a hospitality first guest experience,” said Butler, “which is contributing to the ongoing rapid growth of our brand globally and throughout the USA.”

Currently, Jon Smith Subs has franchise agreements in place for over 40 locations domestically and internationally. The brand continues to receive high interest in multi-unit franchise development deals.


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