Franchisee Spotlight: San Antonio's Christopher Alford

“I thought, ‘I love food, I love pleasing people, I could do this; and hopefully, I’ll feel really fulfilled doing it,’” says Christopher Alford, 39, of his upcoming Lenny’s location. But this wasn’t always part of the plan. In fact, far from it.

The Kentucky native graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997 with a degree in Police Administration, and after graduating, moved to Texas to take a job with the U.S. Border Patrol. Additionally he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1995 and was an active member until 2001. He spent four years working for the Border Patrol, and after 9/11, he was hired as a federal air marshal. When his wife, who works in the medical field, became pregnant with their first child, Ethan, the couple realized that having one parent in the medical field and one parent in federal law enforcement wasn’t the most conducive lifestyle for having a baby in the house. Alford has spent the past eight years as a sales representative for companies including Ferguson Enterprises, East Jordan Iron Works and Medtronic Diabetes, where he currently works and will stay until his restaurant opens.

How did you learn about the brand?

Somebody actually brought it into the office, and I really thought it was a great sandwich. It’s a sub sandwich, so you really can’t reinvent the wheel there, but I’m a foodie; we live in the kitchen. We don’t eat out a lot and we just love cooking. I like to think that I know at least a good sub from a bad sub. I did a little research and took the family to a Lenny’s that’s just over a mile from our home. It was a damn good sandwich. Having been in sales and worked in restaurants – I bartended and waited tables in college – I recognized that this was a great operation. So I went online that night and began  researching the Lenny’s  website.

Why did you choose an opportunity with Lenny’s?

The atmosphere is fantastic. Their colors are red, white and blue, so it’s bright and inviting. There are no trash cans, but instead have people taking your trash from your table and refilling your drinks. I live and die by the service I provide my customers; therefore as a consumer, I expect pretty good service. At Lenny’s, it was excellent. Also, I’m kind of a nostalgic guy, so seeing the deli case open with the meats and cheeses in it recalls a bygone era, which resonated with me.

And personally, the rat race gets old after a while. I can’t be in law enforcement anymore because we have two young children. So I contacted Lenny’s to get involved. They’re bang-up guys. If they were jerks or pretentious, that would have been it. But they’re incredible, and I feel at home. I feel comfortable investing my money into this endeavor. I trust these guys, and it feels right.

What challenges have you overcome to get where you are now?

The transition from federal law enforcement to sales was trying at best. I had never planned on this. I really hadn’t planned on Ethan showing up, but he did, so some changes had to be made. My wife works in open-heart surgery. She’s from Costa Rica, I’m from Kentucky and we’re in Texas. We don’t have that familial support because we’re both 1,500 miles from our families. I had to do some soul-searching, but I had some fraternity brothers from Kappa Alpha Order in sales that guided me and assisted me. For a 27-year-old kid, having a new career and being a new parent was a lot to deal with during those couple of years.

What are your expansion or development plans? What is your end goal with Lenny’s?

My goal is between three and five stores. I have definite plans to open more locations, but the timeline is flexible. I think I’ll certainly have three stores in three or four years. Five stores will just depend on if it’s doable.

What are some of the publications you read? Local? National? What is your goal publication with your business?

I read Discovery Channel Magazine, Kentucky Monthly, Smithsonian Magazine and Texas Monthly.

Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?

I lift weights avidly. I’m up at 4:15 a.m. and I go to the gym. I do a 2-mile run in the neighborhood afterwards. Physical fitness is important to me. With life, children, that is when I can fit it in. I’m also working on my Master’s Degree in Military History with a concentration on the Second World War at American Military University. That occupies quite a bit of time in the evenings, but it’s great because the kids are in school and we study together. All technology gets shut down at 6 p.m, and we read for an hour. It’s good for 10-year-old, Ethan, and Isabella who is 7 years old. I don’t have any proclivities toward teaching but I’m a WWII fanatic. History has been a passion of mine for a long time.

Franchisee Spotlight: Nathan Lee

“When I was in high school and my friends and I would walk around, I would say I had this goal of driving through a city and owning everything,” Nathan Lee says. “I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit.” The 24-year-old received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Georgia State two years ago and took a job with AT&T right out of school. After six months of leadership training in Georgia, the company placed him in Chicago where he managed three different stores for a year. But moving to a big city where he knew no one was a struggle for the southerner. “That year taught me that if I’m going to invest 70 to 80 hours a week in work, I want it to be with people I’d like to spend time with,” Lee says. “I learned an awful lot by being thrown into an unfamiliar territory with no true support system.”

Lee’s entrepreneurial dreams are supported by his parents, particularly his father Garry, who is also going in on the Lenny’s franchise. The two toyed around with the idea of one day opening a motorcycle shop, a hobby they share, but realized that the economic downturn didn’t exactly make that a viable option. Garry, 60, studied public relations at Eastern Michigan State and held a number of managerial roles at both General Motors and Honda. “My dad brings a lot of experience from his previous careers, and I’ve got the energy and excitement,” Nathan says. “He’s helping me out with financing, but as we grow and become more successful, I’ll begin to buy him out as he retires.” Garry says he and his wife are thrilled to assist their son’s dreams and that Nathan’s work ethic is second to none.

How did you learn about the brand?

There’s a Lenny’s in Cumming, Ga. run by Bruce Longmore where my family has eaten for the past eight or nine years. While I was in Chicago, I started researching franchises and Lenny’s came to mind because of the quality of food, the great experiences we’d always had at that location and the fact that it’s run by really stand-up people. Their leadership made us want to move into their type of organization over some of the others we looked at.

Why else did you choose an opportunity with Lenny’s?

They’re still a small brand, with only about 140 units. We were also in talks with Jimmy John’s, but with 600 or 700 units, it doesn’t have that tightknit feel. I’m only 24, so I want something that I can grow with. Lenny’s will give me a lot of opportunity in the future.

Once you open, do you have plans to get involved with any charities or do any community outreach with your business?

Gainesville has a lot of local churches, so we’d like to get involved and help fund mission trips or lend our experience to help further their work.

What challenges have you overcome to get where you are now?

The biggest one was moving 800 miles from home to Chicago where I had no family or friends. I was investing 70 to 80 hours a week, and not having anyone to really bounce ideas off of was challenging.

What are your expansion or development plans? What is your end goal with Lenny’s?

My goal has always been to run more of a holding company and to have multiple locations, so I’m able to supply and help other people finance their businesses. Figuring out the Lenny’s brand will give me the first start. I’m going in as the operating manager so that I can truly understand the business from the ground up. That will give me that knowledge base to lead at a higher level as I expand. Ideally, my goal is to have anywhere from five to 10 locations. That will be a significant impact, but it will still allow me to have my hand in all of the stores.

What are some of the publications you read? Local? National? What is your goal publication with your business?

I follow Ink, Fast Company and Forbes. I haven’t been back in Gainesville long enough to be too familiar with the local media.

Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?

We live on one of the largest lakes in the country, so I love spending time out there and wakeboarding. I spend a lot of time outdoors. I like going on motorcycle rides and enjoy pretty much anything with motors and having the ability to go fast.

Catering With Lenny's

For the Perfect Mix of Food & Fun! 

Lenny's box lunches and party platters are the perfect solution for everything from office meetings, employee appreciation events, and conventions to tailgating and holiday or birthday parties. From 1 to 1,000 people, we can accommodate any sized gathering you may have. 

Joseph C. from Deerfield Beach, FL recently had this to say:

"Had an amazing experience with Lenny's of Deerfield beach, FL. Catering was a hit for a meeting we held at my job, only remnants of lettuce remained."

Check out our website for more catering info by clicking HERE. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. We have many years of catering experience and have catered everything from light luncheons to large dinners. Give us a call. We want to be a part of your next gathering! 

Positivity

We take pride in many things at Lenny's, from the fresh products to the satisfied customers. Still, one of the things we're most proud of is our high standard of customer service and the outstanding employees that make it possible. The internet makes it easy and convenient for complaints, but we're often taken back and touched when people go to great lengths to give a compliment. We feel that praise deserves to be heard, not for us, but for the employees who represented themselves in such upstanding ways. We're proud of you.

From Shop #49 in Memphis, TN:

"I am filling out this comment card to send some due recognition to the PM staff. During my visit tonight, another customer was being extremely rude to the employees preparing her food - to the point that other customers were looking around at each other shocked. Rather than respond harshly (or worse, as we all wanted to do), they continued to give her the same level of service they give every other customer and did what they could do to diffuse the situation while she continued to pepper them with rude comments. I was impressed by their professionalism and the manner in which they treated her with infinitely more respect than she gave tot hem or than she deserved. Their manager/owner/operator deserved to know that quality people are running the store on the PM shift in particular."

From Facebook in regards to Shop #350 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL:

"The other day, I was on my way home from the grocery store, and I saw an older woman pulled over. Then, I noticed the kind stranger who had pulled behind her to change her tire. I wasn't surprised to see it was the local Lenny's vehicle, since the employees there are some of the nicest people I've come across, but I was impressed. I was a little surprised when I saw that it was he owner of my favorite two shops. No wonder everyone there is so incredibly kind. It starts at the top."

Lenny's Featured in The Tennessean

Lenny's was recently featured in The Tennessean in an article titled, "Sub shop owner sees power of personality".

The article describes franchisee Anand Patel’s background in hospitality management and his love for the Lenny’s brand. He notes that the Lenny’s personality and growth opportunities are what drew him to the brand and have allowed him to succeed. Anand credits his management style to his father, who has managed multiple hotels in the area since 1978. 

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Sub shop owner sees power of personality

Patel inherited strong work ethic from his father

Anand Patel, who grew up in Pulaski, Tenn., earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management with an emphasis in restaurants from California Polytechnic State University. Patel, 31, is married with two daughters, ages 2 and 1. He is a member of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association and the Tennessee Business Association, which is dedicated to educating and assisting Asian business owners.

Patel is the owner-operator and franchisee of three Lenny’s Sub Shops in the Nashville area and has partners in all three locations. He purchased his first one in Cool Springs in March of last year and began operating his second location that June in downtown Franklin and his third in Green Hills in January.

Lenny's Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine

Lenny's was recently featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com in an article titled, "Sub Commander".

The article, which includes a nice photo of Edith Kelly-Green, talked about her success as an business owner and the largest multi-unit franchisee in the Lenny’s franchise system. The article also mentioned her previous experience at FedEx Express and how that experience helped her transition into a franchising success story. Overall, this was a great win for the brand!

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How a Retired FedEx Exec Built a Mini Sandwich Empire
By: Jason Daley

In 2004 Edith Kelly-Green was settling into retirement. After almost 30 years with FedEx--ultimately serving as vice president and chief sourcing officer for FedEx Express at the company's Memphis, Tenn., headquarters--her days consisted of waking up early, reading at Starbucks and working on the finances of several nonprofits.

A suggestion from her family prompted Kelly-Green to consider opening a Lenny's Sub Shop. "My daughter was a college sophomore at the time and said, ‘I eat there all the time. You have to invest!'" she remembers. "I knew the CEO and called him, thinking I'd just invest some capital. But he convinced me I'd be happier as a franchisee."

Lenny's Featured in The Williamson Herald

Lenny's was featured in The Williamson Herald in an article titled, "Owner of local Lenny's Sub Shop learns life happens when least expected".

The article details franchisee Anand Patel's background in the hotel industry and explains how he began purchasing Lenny’s Sub Shops in 2012. Anand notes the management staff at Lenny’s was already outstanding at the locations he purchased, but needed a little extra “TLC”. Anand notes that it was his employees and the community that helped him get through a difficult personal time when his daughter was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Anand credits his success to creating a friendly, home-like atmosphere. 

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Owner of local Lenny’s Sub Shop learns life happens when least expected

By: Carole Robinson

Anand Patel had a plan for his life – and then life happened. Patel learned the importance treating people well, a close-knit family and a caring community. 

In 1978, Patel’s father purchased a hotel – his first – in Pulaski, Tenn. Looking to the future, he was soon building Days and Quality Inns along Interstate 65 in Tennessee from Exit 1 near the Alabama border to Exit 117 near the Kentucky border and a family business.

Lenny's Featured in Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Lenny's was featured in an article titled, "Jump-StartYour Career With a Franchise" in the April 2013 edition of Kiplinger'sPersonal Finance.

The article features various franchisees discussing why they chose a career in franchising and how they have found success in the industry. Edith Kelly-Green, who owns ten Lenny's Sub Shops in Memphis and Oxford, Miss., says she knew when she started back in 2005 that her business would have to compete with other sandwich shops, some on the same block. Kelly-Green, who retired from Federal Express in 2003, says her stores stand out because they offer larger sandwiches than her competitors. She also works hard to provide a welcoming environment. "The key is customer service," she says.

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Jump-Start Your Career With a Franchise

A franchise is quick way to invest in a ready-made enterprise

By: Sandra Block

When Rowley Mayo, 62, was downsized from his job as a finance executive in 2009, he wasn’t ready to stop working. But Mayo soon learned that companies weren't lining up to hire workers in his age group, especially those accustomed to earning six-figure salaries

Rather than accept early retirement, Mayo, who lives in Elk River, Minn., decided to start his own business. While researching opportunities, he consulted with a franchise broker who introduced him to Mr. Appliance, a home-service appliance-repair company with 148 locations in the U.S. After talking with franchise owners and company executives, he launched his franchise serving the Minneapolis suburbs in December 2010.

Lenny's Sub Shop Featured in the Tallahassee Democrat

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured in the Tallahassee Democrat in an article titled “Lenny’s Sub Shop opens first Tallahassee store inMidtown.”
 

In the article, Chris White and Derrick Crandall, owners of Lenny’s Sub Shop in Tallahassee, discuss their new location opening at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Thomasville Road in Midtown. They discuss why they wanted to go into business together as brothers, and why they specific why they wanted to bring the Lenny’s brand to the area, and what differentiates it from competitors. Brent Alvord talks about their future development plans for the area and state. 

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Lenny's Sub Shop opens first Tallahassee store in Midtown

By: Dave Hodges

The brick building at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Thomasville Road in Midtown was once a gas station, then a dance studio, and later a cell phone store. Today it reopens as Tallahassee’s first Lenny’s Sub Shop.

The restaurant, which begins serving at 10:30 this morning, is the venture of brothers and restaurant veterans Chris White and Derrick Crandall, who have have plans to open four more locations in their Leon County franchise territory, they said.

Lenny's Franchisee Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine

Edith Kelly-Green, Lenny's franchisee, was recently featured in the February 2013 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine.

The article, which includes a photo of Edith Kelly-Green, talked about her success as a business owner and the largest multi-unit franchisee in the Lenny’s franchise system. The article also mentioned her previous experience at FedEx Express and how that experience helped her transition into a franchising success story. We're so proud of Edith and all she's done for our brand!

To view the full article, click HERE, or begin reading below:

Sub commander
A retired FedEx exec builds a mini sandwich empire

In 2004 Edith Kelly-Green was settling into retirement. After almost 30 years with FedEx - ultimately serving as vice president and chief sourcing officer for FedEx Express at the company's Memphis, Tenn. headquarters - her days consisted of waking up early, reading at Starbucks and working on the finances of several nonprofits.

A suggestion from her family prompted Kelly-Green to consider opening a Lenny's Sub Shop. "My daughter was a college sophomore at the time and said, 'I eat there all the time. You have to invest!'" she remembers. "I knew the CEO and called him, thinking I'd just invest some capital. But he convinced me I'd be happier as a franchisee."

New Lenny's in Tallahassee, FL

Lenny's is excited to announce a new opening on Feb. 7, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida.

Franchiser Chris White, just 33 years old, is opening the location with his two business partners: his 29 year old brother and his 84 year old grandfather. All three have a history in restaurants, but when they came together to open a business, found they had a difference of opinions.

Chris wanted wings, but his brother was working for a pancake chain at the time. Their biggest concern was the quality and taste of a product they wanted to believe in. There was a Lenny's near his brother's work that they happened to try together and were blown away. They easily sold their grandfather on the idea of opening a Lenny's and the rest is history to be made!

With the economy bouncing back and returning increase of patronage at dining establishments, Chris and his family are eager to open next week. With the rest of their extended family surrounding the Tallahassee are, this is sure to be a successful family affair for quite some time.

Lenny's featured in NRN

Lenny's was recently features in Nation's Restaurant News in an article titled "Restaurants counter payroll tax hikes with service boosts". In the article, Brent provided expert analysis about how people will see a difference in disposable income in 2013, but that would not create a marketing opportunity for coupons or deep discounts, since people will just seek more value when visiting  restaurants. Brent provided great comments about how the payroll tax component of the deal won’t change company strategy or dynamics.

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Restaurants counter payroll tax hike with service boosts

By: Mark Brandau

Operators feel pressure to inspire loyalty as "fiscal cliff" payroll tax increase threatens consumer spending

Lost in the headlines that last week’s legislative resolution to the “fiscal cliff” would permanently freeze income tax rates for households earning less than $450,000 is the fact that a two-year-old payroll tax holiday expired, which operators worry could mean less spending at restaurants.

Yet while many restaurants roll out cyclical promotions related to value, operators said the response to the 2-percent increase in the payroll tax in 2013 should not be a price-focused marketing blitz but renewed efforts to inspire loyalty through customer service.

Lenny's Sub Shop featured on KABB FOX San Antonio

Veterans Get Help Becoming Business Owners 

By: Robert Price

A local veteran is giving thanks for the big help he got opening a new business.
Lenny's Sub Shop celebrated the opening of a new location at Rittiman and Harry Wurzbach.
It's owned by Major Cody Roberson, who's entering civilian life after twenty years of military service.

Read the article and watch the video here.

Lenny's mentioned in Omaha World Herald's Dining Blog

The article notes the grand opening of Lenny’s in the Midtown Crossing area of Omaha and includes the store hours.

Read the brief here.

Desire for indulgence declines in QSR diners

How strong is your sweet tooth? Recent research apparently shows that interest in tasty treats at quick service restaurants is on the decline. Customers are showing less and less interest in dessert indulgences, what does this mean for QSR's? Winter typically is the time of year when restaurants introduce new desserts, as well as, counting on a rise in dessert sales in general. This trend may shift some of the sales emphasis this coming holiday season. In an article by Nation's Restaurant News this topic is discussed in more detail. Click here to read the entire article.

Desire for indulgence declines in QSR diners
By Lisa Jennings

Just as the season for pumpkin-pie shakes and gingerbread cookie ice cream is about to begin, new research indicates that interest in indulgent treats among quick-service customers is waning.

But that doesn’t mean restaurants should stop offering indulgent treats, said a report issued this week by Sandelman & Associates, a market-share research firm that specializes in the quick-service segment. Rather, restaurant chains need to understand the varying factors that motivate quick-service consumers.

For years, quick-service chains have sought to differentiate themselves by adding indulgent and craveable items to the menu, particularly around the fall and winter holiday seasons. Just this week, for example, Jack in the Box brought back its perennial pumpkin pie and eggnog shakes and Burger King rolled out gingerbread sundaes and shakes.

Since 2008, however, consumers have placed less importance on indulgent items. Five years ago, about 53 percent of consumers said indulgence was extremely or very important in choosing a quick-service restaurant, but that number has shrunk to 46 percent in the first half of 2012, according to Sandelman surveys.

Click here to read the entire article.

Lenny's featured on AllFacebook.com

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured on AllFacebook.com in an article titled "Restaurants Compete With Major Chains Through Facebook," which was based off of the recent NRN Article. The article discusses the engagement-driven initiatives that have helped fans and customers have a say. Click here for the full article, or begin reading below.

Restaurants Compete With Major Chains Through Facebook

Smaller chain restaurants may not be able to compete with major chains in terms of volume, but they do have a vital way of bringing in business and keeping customers happy: Facebook. A story in Nation’s Restaurant News illustrates how restaurants are reaching out to customers through social media.

The story details how regional chains Lenny's Sub Shop and Toppers Pizza have used Facebook and other forms of social media to grow their businesses. They have one advantage over larger companies such as Subway and Pizza Hut: fans per unit. Nation’s Restaurant News cites statistics from No Limit Media Consulting, showing that Lenny’s Facebook page had more than 84,000 likes for its chain of 147 locations — roughly 578 fans per unit. Subway, by comparison, may have 15 million likes, but they’re also more spread out, with 469 fans per location. Toppers recorded 1,228 fans per location.

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Lenny's featured in Nation's Restaurant News

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured in an article in Nation's Restaurant News titled "Maximizing the value of the social media fan." The article talks about the success Lenny’s has had with its social media and how the brand has been clever with its social media initiatives. Brent Alvord talks about how this method has helped Lenny’s become a leader in the social space and outperform larger competitors. The article also includes information about some of the new product launches and promotions. Click here for the full article, or begin reading below.

Maximizing the value of the social media fan
Smaller restaurant chains share Facebook strategies that have helped them grow sales and units

Upstart restaurant brands like Toppers Pizza and Lenny’s Sub Shop have to compete against industry giants like Pizza Hut and Subway for sales, and while they acknowledge that they can’t match their rivals’ size, they can punch above their weight in terms of marketing through social media.

Executives at both brands said they concentrate less on the total number of “likes” they earn on Facebook compared with much larger chains than they do at their likes per store. Though the number of restaurants in their systems do not approach the same league as the competition, often their stable of Facebook fans per unit far exceed that of their peers.

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Lenny's Sub Shop featured in 1851 Magazine

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured in an article in 1851 titled “Give to Gain: How Lenny’s Built a Fan Base Through Customer Service.” The article focuses on how Lenny’s Sub Shop puts an emphasis on customer service and uses that business model to drive sales. With a focus on engaging the customer, Lenny’s has been able to continue its growth by integrating a quality product with a personable service. Lenny’s also utilizes social media and their Substantial Rewards Program to give back and engage their loyal fan base. Click here for the full article, or begin reading below.

Give to Gain: How Lenny’s Built a Fan Base Through Customer Service

You just finished eating a “large” Deluxe Club weighing a pound, chips and a drink from Lenny’s Sub Shop. As you loosen your belt two notches, you begin looking around for a place to throw out your trash and all you find is a friendly employee ready to clear your table and refill your drink. Your mind is racing because you thought you were in a quick service restaurant, but then it hits you–this isn’t just another sub shop, this is Lenny’s.

Substantial portion sizes have always been a staple of Lenny’s Sub Shop since its inception in 1998, when founder Len Moore created the first Lenny’s Sub Shop in Bartlett, Tennessee. The company has carried the tradition of hearty sandwiches into its franchising stages and relied on the value of their subs and word of mouth to increase traffic generation as opposed to a constant barrage of promotions.

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Lenny's Sub Shop Introduces Delivery Program

Lenny’s Sub Shop is excited to announce the launch of a delivery program, beginning with a company flagship store in Tuscaloosa, AL.

“We are excited to launch our delivery program and give our customers even more options when it comes to filling their Lenny’s craving,” said Lenny’s Marketing Advisor Lauren Lovelady. “We have taken a lot of time to fine-tune our delivery system, and we know customers are going to love it.”

Lenny’s built and designed the software that handles the delivery system from the ground up, tailoring each aspect specifically to how a Lenny’s store operates. The system incorporates new technologies like a call capture system so that details of the order are as specific and correct as possible.

The Lenny’s location in Tuscaloosa sustained significant damage during the tornado outbreak the city experienced last April. Despite the setback, Lenny’s decided to rebuild the location, incorporating new technologies and a new design philosophy to create a flagship location for a community that is still rebuilding a year later.

“We didn’t want to borrow delivery technology used from competing companies,” said Lovelady. “Just as we rebuilt the Tuscaloosa store from the ground up, we decided to start fresh when we started thinking about offering delivery and do it right the first time. We didn’t have to rebuild after the tornado, but we wanted to as a way of showing the community we are committed to them.”

Residents of Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities can order from Lenny’s starting today.

Lenny's Sub Shop featured on TheEagle.com

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured in an article on TheEagle.com titled, “Lenny’s Sub Shop gets new owners.” The article focuses on Cody and Tracy Maxwell taking over the Lenny’s Sub Shop that services the Bryan/College Station community. "We found that the people who know about Lenny's love the food and love to come in," Cody Maxwell said. "But a lot of people we've spoken with aren't aware of the location and the brand. We're here to change that." The article also highlights Cody and Tracy’s ties to the Texas A&M community. Click here to view the full article, or begin reading below.

Lenny's Sub Shop gets new owners
by Cassie Smith

Two College Station natives have returned home to take over something they love: the local Lenny's Sub Shop franchise.

Cody and Tracy Maxwell moved to Bryan about a month ago from Waco, bringing with them another business they've created, Capitol Ranch Real Estate, and their 6-year-old son and 9-month-old daughter. Since purchasing the sub shop, the entrepreneurial team has divided its time between working at their Lenny's in the North Park Plaza shopping center and spreading the word about its delicacies.

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