Year began: 1964 Franchising since: 1970
With the help of two friends and $2,500 in borrowed start-up capital, Anthony Conza opened the first Blimpie Subs & Salads location in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1964. From that first store, Blimpie grew into an international chain with restaurants in malls, shopping centers, convenience stores, colleges, sports arenas, hospitals and sports arenas. Each location serves a variety of hot and cold subs, wraps, salads and soups.
Blimpie International Inc. also owns Pasta Central, Maui Tacos and Smoothie Island. The company is traded on the AMEX under the BLM symbol.
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