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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, celebrating its 50th anniversary, opened 12 new restaurants and awarded development rights for 30 additional locations earlier this year. The year’s development activity has introduced Capriotti’s into several new market
Founded in 1976, Capriotti’s has more than 150 locations across the U.S. Its menu features sandwiches including The Bobbie (a Thanksgiving-inspired cold sub with slow-roasted, hand-pulled turkey topped with cranberry sauce, handmade stuffing and mayo) and Capastrami (hot pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, crunchy coleslaw and zesty Russian dressing).
Capriotti’s has two locations in Chicago: 850 W. Superior St. and 1730 W. Fullerton Ave. The company’s long-term goal is to have 750 restaurants by 2032.
“Our 50th anniversary is all about creating momentum for the future while we celebrate our history,” Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, said in a news release. “Our brand is built on quality, consistency and hospitality, and we’re excited to bring that to even more communities this year and beyond.”
Throughout the first half of 2026, Capriotti’s also celebrated several major milestones beyond franchise development. The brand ranked No. 12 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers List, its sixth consecutive appearance on the annual ranking, while the publication named Vice President of Marketing Tamara Stanley one of its Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Restaurant Marketing. For more, click here.
