Franchising
Philadelphia-based PrimoHoagies is now serving baseball fans at PNC Field. Photo: Primo
April 23, 2025
Philadelphia-based PrimoHoagies is now serving baseball fans at PNC Field, the 10,000-seat home of the minor league team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Husband-and-wife duo Rachel and Mike Davis, franchisees with five locations across Pennsylvania, will spearhead the expansion.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring PrimoHoagies to the RailRiders’ home,” Rachel Davis said in a company press release. “Ballpark food is usually burgers and hot dogs, and we’re delighted at the opportunity to offer something different—freshly sliced meats and cheeses, made-to-order sandwiches, and our signature seeded rolls. We believe baseball fans will love the addition of another rising legend to their game-day experience.”
The PNC Field location plays a part in the brand’s broader growth strategy, which includes opening non-traditional franchise locations in stadiums, arenas, airports and convenience stores, to surpass 300 locations within five years.
“This partnership with PNC Field is an exciting milestone for PrimoHoagies and will be a springboard for even more non-traditional locations,” Nicholas Papanier Jr., , owner, CEO and pesident of PrimoHoagies, said in the release. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to get our family’s recipes in front of even more people—whether they’re athletes, fans or visitors.”
PrimoHoagies is seeking franchisees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for delivering a top-quality sandwich experience. Franchise investments range from $365,499 to $763,400
