Capriotti’s Hits Midyear Milestones in 50th Anniversary Year, Builds Momentum Toward Growth Goals

July 22, 2026 // Franchising.com // LAS VEGAS – Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (Capriotti's) is celebrating strong momentum at the halfway point of its milestone 50th anniversary year, opening 12 new restaurants, awarding development rights for 30 additional locations, and continuing to build toward its "50-50-50" franchise growth initiative.

The year's development activity has introduced Capriotti's into several new markets, including Lake County, Illinois; Killeen, Texas; Tempe, Arizona; Southern Utah; Charleston, South Carolina; and Fort Wayne, Indiana, further expanding the brand's national footprint as it works toward its long-term goal of 750 restaurants 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. "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."

Building Momentum During a Milestone Year

Throughout the first half of 2026, Capriotti's celebrated milestones beyond franchise development. The brand ranked top in Fast Casual's Movers & Shakers List, marking a continued presence on the annual ranking, while Tamara Stanley, Vice President of Marketing, was recognized as a top figure in Restaurant Marketing.

Earlier this year, Capriotti's held its Leadership Summit in Las Vegas to mark its 50-year legacy and recognize leadership within the network.

"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."

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