Lenny's Sub Shop featued in Memphis Daily News

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured in the Memphis Daily News in an article titled "Lenny's first drive-thru expects 30 pct. Uptick annually." Reporter Sarah Baker spoke with James Kelly, Lenny’s franchisee in Memphis, to find out the business strategy behind developing a drive thru location in Memphis. Kelly, the owner of 10 locations in the area, said that he wanted to reinvest in this location for his customers in order to make it more convenient. Click here to read more.

Lenny’s first drive-thru expects 30 pct. uptick annually 
By Sarah Baker

Move over roast beef, here comes the Philly cheesesteak.

As of Tuesday, Sept. 27, the former Arby’s at 4740 Showcase at Perkins and I-240 is officially Memphis’ first drive-thru Lenny’s. There model comes after the sub sandwich shops’ drive-thru locations in both Arkansas and Mississippi.

The idea came about when franchisee James Kelly, who currently has 10 locations in the Memphis area, noticed a loyal following paired with decreasing traffic at his Mall of Memphis store. He calls that the “people side” of the equation.

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Lenny's Sub Shop featured in Memphis Business Journal

Lenny's Sub Shop was recently featured in the Memphis Business Journal in an article titled “Top-performing Lenny’s Sub Shop operator expects revenue boost with drive-through.” The article was built from an in-depth interview with James Kelly about his expansion into a new location with a drive thru. The reporter notes that James Kelly and his partners are strong Lenny’s operators who have extensive experience with the brand in Memphis. This is great brand awareness for the new location and for the continued expansion of Lenny’s through its headquartered market, Memphis. Click here to read more.

Top-performing Lenny’s Sub Shop operator expects revenue boost with drive-through 
by Michael Sheffield

Memphis is getting its first drive-through Lenny's Sub Shop location, thanks to a local franchisee that is one of Lenny’s top performers.

Kelly Green Restaurants LLC, which also opened a location in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in September, is opening the drive-through Lenny’s to replace its original store on American Way.

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Lenny's Sub Shop featured in Commercial Appeal

Lenny's Sub Shop was recent featured in Commercial Appeal in an article titled "First drive-thru Lenny's in Memphis area opens". James Dowd, reporter with the Commercial Appeal, spoke with James Kelly, franchisee and co-owner of 10 Memphis area Lenny’s locations, about bringing the very first drive-thru location to Memphis. When the former Arby’s came up for sale, Kelly and his partners jumped on the opportunity to develop the same Lenny’s Sub Shop, but with an added bonus: a drive-thru. Lenny’s lovers can now order at the drive-thru at 4740 Showcase Blvd. Click here to view the article in its entirety.

First drive-thru Lenny's in Memphis opens 

By James Dowd 

For Memphis entrepreneur James Kelly, partner at Kelly Green Restaurants, tweaking an already finely tuned business machine doesn't just make sense -- it make dollars and cents. 
 
Kelly is a franchisee for Lenny's Sub Shop and operates 10 of the stores in Memphis. And now he's become the first local franchise holder to launch a drive-thru Lenny's, which is located in a former Arby's at 4740 Showcase Blvd.

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Franchisee Spotlight: Jayson Scott, Owner of Lenny's in Horn Lake

Each week, Lenny's will highlight a franchisee. This week, Jayson Scott, is our spotlight franchisee.

Franchisee Since: June 2007
Franchise Location/s: Horn Lake, MS

How Jayson Scott Got Started With Lenny’s Sub Shop…
Jayson has the spirit of a true entrepreneur. For approximately nine years, Jayson worked in the chemical sales industry selling farm and industrial chemicals to large corporations such as Proctor and Gamble and Smucker’s. Jayson possessed the skills to sell a multitude of different chemicals to a diverse client base, and his skill set and experience led to great success as he became the head of a $10 million sales region. Realizing his own success and the amount of money that he was earning for his company, Jayson decided to exit the corporate world and create his own business, making money for the man who he felt deserved it the most, himself. Jayson was introduced to Lenny’s Sub Shop by a family friend and fell in love with the opportunity. He soon opened his location in Horn Lake in June of 2007, with his father in law, David Leake and wife, Katherine Scott.

What Intrigued Jayson Scott about Lenny’s Sub Shop…
Jayson fell in love with the quality, customer service, and brand image of Lenny’s Sub Shop. He saw the success of the franchise in other areas, and wanted to bring this quality sub shop to his local town, Horn Lake. Jayson was not intimidated by the small town of Horn Lake, and was determined to make his Horn Lake Lenny’s location thrive despite its small size. He creates relationships with his local guests on a personal level which ultimately leads to high guest retention rates.

Something Interesting About Jayson Scott's Story…
Horn Lake is a commuting community, so Jayson has been innovative in creating a Lenny’s Sub Shop full breakfast menu which includes bacon, ham, sausage, and egg sandwiches to allow commuters to grab breakfast on their way to work. Jayson is one of only a handful of stores to offer breakfast, and opens at 6am. Jayson’s Horn Lake location is one of only a handful of Lenny’s locations across the nation with a drive-thru in place. The drive-thru serves the busy commuting community of Horn Lake.