October 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, Ohio – Spooky season is heating up at Penn Station Sandwiches with the return of a fiery fan favorite. Ghost Pepper Cheese is back for a limited time, giving guests another chance to turn up the heat on their favorite Penn Station sandwiches now through the end of November, while supplies last.
The return taps into consumers’ growing appetite for heat. Stats show that 66% of consumers are likely to purchase an item advertised as spicy, signaling continued demand for bold, heat-forward flavors. Ghost peppers are also among the spicy flavors currently capturing consumer interest.
Penn Station is answering that craving with the Ghost Pepper Cheesesteak, featuring the brand’s iconic signature grilled-to-order steak topped with sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms, banana peppers and a bold layer of Ghost Pepper Cheese for a craveable combination that brings both flavor and fire.
“Ghost Pepper Cheese has earned a loyal following among our guests, which is why we’ve brought it back for a third year,” said Craig Dunaway, Chief Operating Officer of Penn Station Sandwiches. “Whether guests go all-in with the Ghost Pepper Cheesesteak or add the cheese to one of their longtime favorites, it gives them an easy way to customize their order and experience Penn Station with a little extra heat.”
Guests looking to create their own spicy combination can add Ghost Pepper Cheese to any sandwich, sub, bowl or wrap on the menu, making everything from Penn Station classics to newer favorites a little hotter.
Ghost Pepper Cheese and the Ghost Pepper Cheesesteak are available for a limited time at participating Penn Station locations nationwide through the end of November, while supplies last.
Penn Station Sandwiches, recently rebranded from Penn Station East Coast Subs, continues to evolve while staying true to the quality and made-to-order experience that have defined the brand for more than 40 years. Its expanded menu gives guests even more occasions to enjoy Penn Station, with handcrafted sandwiches on 9-grain bread, wraps and bowls joining the iconic grilled subs, award-winning fresh-cut fries and fresh-squeezed lemonade guests know and love.
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Founded in 1985 by Jeff Osterfeld, Penn Station Sandwiches is celebrating over 40 years of serving award-winning grilled hot and classic cold subs, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and award-winning fresh cut fries complemented with freshly squeezed lemonade. Penn Station offers convenient catering for gatherings of all sizes, with party boxes, individually boxed lunches, fresh salads and freshly baked cookies, all available through easy online ordering. Privately held and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the brand is known as a community staple in states including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, while rapidly expanding into North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. With more than 300 locations nationwide, Penn Station is considered among the country’s strongest franchise systems and is proud to be ranked on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list.
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