Cousins Subs

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Cousins Submarines, better known as Cousins Subs, is an American sub sandwich shop with nearly 100 locations as of December 2024.[1] It was founded in 1972 by cousins Bill Specht and Jim Sheppard and is a regional chain with restaurants in Wisconsin and Indiana.[2]

History

Cousins Subs was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1972 by cousins Bill Specht and James Sheppard, who could not find a suitable sub sandwich option in Milwaukee like they had when they lived in New Jersey.[3]

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The first Cousins Subs location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 60th & Silver Spring Drive.

Specht and Sheppard opened their first restaurant in Milwaukee, which was located at 60th Street and Silver Spring Drive.[4] After opening the shop, they partnered with a local baker to make their own bread,[5] highlighted in the slogan "Better Bread, Better Subs". A large segment of customers during Cousins' early years were former East Coast residents.[6]

In 2009, Cousins Subs announced it would put an increased focus on the local side of the business.[7] During the Great Recession, Cousins Subs closed over 40 locations to better focus on quality.[8]

In 2013, Cousins Subs established The Make It Better Foundation,[9] which focuses in improving the welfare and quality of life in the communities, particularly in health and wellness, hunger, and youth education.[10]

Christine Specht-Palmert, daughter of co-founder Bill Specht, took over as CEO in 2015 when her father retired.[11]

Cousins Subs announced another rebranding in 2016, which included expanding its footprint throughout the Midwest;[12] remodeling all locations to its Milwaukee Sub Shop to unify the brand;[13] in look and feel, updating its exterior design,[14] logo, packaging and uniform designs;[15] and digitally enhancing the in-store experience for its guests.[16] Along with the remodel, Cousins Subs struck sponsorship agreements with the Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.[17]

As of October 2019, there were approximately 100+ Cousins Subs locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Cousins Subs continues to develop new locations throughout the Midwest with franchise partners focused on multi-unit development.[18]

In August 2018, Cousins announced their expansion into the Chicago market with 40 new locations opening by 2025.[19] As of July 2021, there were six locations in the Chicago area.[20] All locations in the Chicago area have since closed.

Also in 2018, Cousins announced it would re-enter the Twin Cities market of Minnesota, after shuttering stores in 2015.[21] The initial plan is to open about six stores per year, but as of August 2021, none have come to fruition.[22]

See also

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