Johnny’s Grows In Toledo, Nation

Toledo Free Press:

The Toledo-based Johnny’s Lunch franchise continues to expand rapidly nationwide, while also planning to open three new restaurants in the local market.

“As the economy continues to decline, we believe that people will be looking for other more affordable options for eating. We think our concept with a demographic profile for the lower-middle-class market fits right into these economic conditions,” said Anthony Calamunci, president and CEO of Johnny’s Lunch Franchise LLC.

“We’re excited about our potential, building our infrastructure and capitalizing our next phase, but we’re only about two miles into a marathon at this point.”

Calamunci said the Johnny’s Lunch restaurant near Sylvania and Talmadge in Toledo is doing well, especially since introducing the “classic hots” for $2.99.

The new line features quarter-pound hot dogs made from 100 percent beef served in regional varieties, such as Johnny’s Famous original, Chicago-style, Spicy Buffalo, New Yorker, Jersey Slaw and Wisconsin with bacon and cheddar cheese.

The corporation is looking for three additional sites in the Toledo area, including one Downtown, another near Dussel Drive and Arrowhead Park and one near UT in the Dorr-Byrne area. Calamunci said the franchise is working with the city’s development staff to find the right location Downtown with the desired daytime demographic density.

However, interest in Johnny’s Lunch franchises has exploded on a national level, Calamunci said.

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