A Florida-headquartered sandwich brand has landed in the UK for the first time using a six-figure finance facility from HSBC UK.
Franchise owner, Omar Al-Magribi has used the funding to open the first Jon Smith Subs shop in Hammersmith, London. The chain, known for its fresh-off-the-grill subs, large portions and non-processed food, has used the funding to renovate and fit-out the restaurant, including kitchen equipment and the shop interior. The shop currently employs ten people, but Mr Al-Magribi is in the process of hiring more staff due to its success.
Omar Al-Magribi, owner of Jon Smith Subs London, said, “We were incredibly excited to have opened the first John Smith Subs in the UK and the response to our London restaurant has been overwhelming. Its instant success has meant we’re already planning our second restaurant, which we hope to open soon in Bournemouth where my family is based.
'Our HSBC UK relationship manager, Peter Verbinnen, has been extremely helpful in this endeavour and made the process as smooth as possible for us.”
Richard Gimblett, HSBC UK’s Area Director for West London, said, “HSBC UK is committed to helping ambitious businesses realise their ambitions, so we are delighted to have supported Jon Smith Sub’s first franchise in the UK. The business has been incredibly successful so far and we look forward to seeing it flourish.”
Jon Smith Subs, located in Hammersmith, is committed to providing the highest quality, marinated grilled sirloin steak and real chicken breast subs daily.