Iconic sandwich shop continues scoring top honors
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is proudly an award-winning brand with industry accolades, local and regional wins, and more that span across our 50-year history. From our exceptional people to our extraordinary products, we’ve earned our spot at the top time and again, demonstrating our leadership in the sandwich space and offering franchise partners proven reasons to be part of our successful brand.
From Alabama to the national stage
This year, we have taken home a number of notable recognitions. Most recently, franchisee Jennifer Ashcraft was named Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA), the world’s oldest and largest franchising association. She was honored at the IFA26 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. for being an outstanding franchise owner with excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards are given to top franchisees from IFA member brands across industries and communities around the country.
Jennifer is a multi-unit owner with Capriotti’s shops in Alabama and is planning expansion into new markets.
She and her husband, Kenny, were also recognized earlier this summer at the Capriotti’s Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, where they received the company’s Multi-Unit Franchise Partner of the Year award. Along with Kenny and their two sons, Jennifer makes Capriotti’s a thriving family business.
Movers & Shakers in the Restaurant Industry
Our corporate team members are also top-notch. In 2026, Franchise Times recognized Capriotti’s with these recent honors:
- Top 100 Movers & Shakers (for the 6th consecutive year) - Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop #12
- Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Restaurant Marketing - Vice President of Marketing Tamara Stanley
- Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering - CEO Ashley Morris and Field Marketing Manager Jake Snyder
These wins showcase the significant impacts our teams are making in the industry, while growing the brand and guiding us toward an exciting future.
Best Sandwiches in the Business
Our extraordinary sandwiches are the heart of our business. The care and craftsmanship we put into each sub is what attracts customers and franchise partners. CEO Ashley Morris tasted our cheesesteaks while in college and he was hooked. Franchisee Jennifer Ashcraft and many others have similar stories of going from customer to boss.
The awards we’ve earned over the years are further proof of what makes our sandwiches so great. Our iconic sub, The Bobbie® was named “America’s Greatest Sandwich.” Our cheesesteaks are in the Cheesesteak Hall of Fame, and our subs continually make Best Of lists from local awards to regional and national recognitions.
Here are just some of the rankings Capriotti’s scored in 2026:
- USA Today’s 10 BEST - #6 in "Best Sandwich or Sub Shop 2026"
- Reviewed Readers’ Choice Awards - #3 in “Best Sandwich Chain”
Additionally, our sandwiches are recognized by publications in various states and cities from coast to coast, including multiple acknowledgements in Delaware, where we were founded, and major metropolitan areas like Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Ready to join an award-winning brand? Connect with Capriotti’s franchise development team today to learn more!
FAQS ABOUT THE CAPRIOTTI’S FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
Q: How does Capriotti’s demonstrate its leadership in the restaurant industry? Our people play a vital role in our success, and we are fortunate to have an amazing team of individuals who are passionate about our business from our franchisees to our corporate employees. This year, and every year, they continue to raise the bar on excellence, earning recognition along the way, and proving why we are leaders in the industry.
Q: What are notable areas of achievement for Capriotti’s? Our achievements span from our exceptional people to our extraordinary products. Over the years, we have scored a number of accolades for our premium subs that are handcrafted with quality ingredients and made to order. Plus, our team members demonstrate through their leadership and notable efforts for growing and evolving the brand that they are business movers and shakers.
Q: Where does Capriotti’s have a presence and is gaining notice? We got our start in Wilmington, DE in 1976 and have since grown to more than 30 states. Our franchise system has more than 150 locations and continues to expand through our multi-unit owners who uphold our longstanding standards for making great food with quality service. Across the system, our various awards and recognitions enable us to expand our presence, attracting the attention of customers, franchise partners, and the industry alike.
