Today Entrepreneur.com released their list of the Top 10 Sandwich Franchises. These ten were selected from their Franchise 500 Ranking. I’m not sure exactly why they were selected but the common denominator is healthier meals at affordable costs. I’m not sure the outside-in cinnamon bites offered by Arby’s counts.
Of them all, I’ve only eaten at two, Subway and Arby’s. Personally I do not like either place. In fact, it’s been years since I’ve been to a Subway and decades since I’ve eaten at Arby’s. Does that mean I should try them again now that they’ve made this coveted franchise ranking? I might. Or I might look for some of the others.
But I doubt that any one of them could beat the amazingly delicious sandwiches at Big City Hot Dog in Grandview, MO. Since I worked in Philadelphia in the 1970s I have not had such an incredible Philly Cheese Steak. Anywhere. Nor could any match the Big Texas at The Hard Bean Cafe, also in little Grandview. Ever.
Have you eaten at any of them listed? What’s your opinion? Do they really belong on the top ten list? Do you have a local fave? Tell us all about it.
I love the Big Momma at the Hard Bean. My Favorite all time though? The old sub shop that used to be in my neighborhood as a boy? The great awesome burgers at Otto's on 39th? Both of those places are now gone. I do love the Rueben at New York Deli on Troost; but haven't had one in a long while. Would love to find a perfect Muffaletto some where, but haven't yet. Several good places. The Hard Bean is a great one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephen! thanks for the hard bean kudos, too. first, pretty sure NY Deli is no more. Second, what is a muffaletto?? one of the best reuben we've had recently was at Crown Candy in STL w/ guess who? wow. it was fabulous. way better than the reuben from the 'old' NY Deli on Troost. Great things pass but leave way for new to take their place. sometimes in a different place - so we need to work to find them. maybe we'll get some clues here...
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